Sanday Chongo Kabange is an experienced multimedia journalist and a contributor to Regulation Asia. He focuses on compliance, regulatory and legal issues for financial services.
ESG / Sustainability
Taiwan Proposes IFRS-Aligned Sustainability Disclosure Rules for Brokers
28/07/2025
The FSC plans to phase in mandatory sustainability disclosures for securities and futures firms from the 2026 fiscal year, aligning with international standards.
ESG / Sustainability
Malaysia and Chinese CRAs Ink Pact to Bolster Cross-Border Ratings
28/07/2025
The partnership between Malaysia’s MARC and China’s CCXI aims to enhance rating transparency, with a focus on sustainable finance and the panda bond market.
Market Infrastructure
Taiwan Formally Launches Special Asset Management Zone in Kaohsiung
26/07/2025
The FSC has inaugurated the special zone and outlined plans for a unified offshore platform and further deregulation to attract capital.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thailand Finalises Regulatory Framework for Government Digital Tokens
25/07/2025
New rules exempt government-issued tokens from standard offering requirements and create licensing carve-outs for securities and digital asset firms.
Market Infrastructure
South Korea Places New Reins on Predatory Lenders
25/07/2025
The FSS will block phone numbers and social media accounts used for illegal debt collection and charging usurious interest rates.
Sanctions
US Sanctions North Korean IT Network Funding Weapons Programmes
25/07/2025
OFAC designated an alleged front company and three individuals for using fraudulent IT workers to generate revenue for North Korea's missile development.
ESG / Sustainability
IFRS Foundation Issues "Near-Final" Guidance on Reporting Uncertainties
25/07/2025
The guidance shows how companies can improve the reporting of uncertainties in financial statements, using climate-related examples as practical illustrations.
Market Infrastructure
Vietnam to Launch Central Clearing Counterparty System in 2027
25/07/2025
The SSC has outlined a multi-year plan involving legal reforms and the creation of a dedicated clearing subsidiary, targeting a Q1 2027 implementation.
Enforcement
Australian Court Rejects ASIC's Appeal in ‘Finder Earn’ Crypto Case
25/07/2025
ASIC says the court’s decision highlights challenges in applying Australia’s existing financial services laws to crypto-asset products
Securities / Derivatives
ISLA, FIX Trading Collaborate to Standardise Securities Lending
25/07/2025
ISLA and FIX Trading will align the Common Domain Model and FIX protocol to enhance efficiency and reduce settlement failures.
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