Sanday Chongo Kabange
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.
Articles by Sanday Chongo Kabange
Operational Risk
Philippines Issues New Rules on Loan Relief in Disaster Zones
30/10/2025
The BSP’s new regulations allow for loan deferments and temporary relief from non-performing loan classifications for banks in disaster-stricken areas.
Structural Regulation
Australia Consults on 'Special Regulator' Framework for Payments
30/10/2025
The Treasury has released draft regulations for public comment, proposing to name ASIC, APRA, ACCC and AUSTRAC as potential payments regulators.
Trading & Investment
Taiwan FSC Eases Investment Rules for Insurance Companies
30/10/2025
The FSC has raised the investment cap for public and social projects to 15 percent and expanded the scope of eligible assets.
Anti-Money Laundering
Taiwan's New Payments Industry Body Sets AML Rules for Members
30/10/2025
The new industry group has committed to four key self-regulatory measures as the government increases scrutiny and enforcement on the sector.
Credit Risk
BSP Sets Go-Live Dates for New Rural Bank Credit Reporting
30/10/2025
The BSP has set deadlines for its new enhanced credit reporting system, offering transitional grace periods for rural and cooperative banks.
Capital Adequacy
APRA Proposes Refined Capital Framework for Longevity Products
30/10/2025
APRA is advancing a more risk-sensitive capital framework to encourage life insurers to offer more competitively priced retirement income products, such as annuities.
Stablecoins
ASIC Clarifies Crypto Rules, Classes Stablecoins as Financial Products
30/10/2025
ASIC has updated its guidance to confirm that many digital assets require a financial services licence, while providing a transitional no-action period until 2026.
KYC & CDD
TAIFEX Amends Account Opening Rules for Taiwan Nationals
29/10/2025
The exchange's new identity verification requirements for domestic investors without household registration will take effect in January 2026.
Trading & Investment
Australian Stockbrokers Challenge ASIC's Proposed Automated Trading Rules
29/10/2025
Industry body SIAA argues ASIC’s reforms are unjustified, overly costly, and jeopardise the 'last line of defence'.
Payments & Settlements
Australia Delays Card Surcharge Reforms Amid Clashing Industry Views
29/10/2025
The RBA has pushed the decision to March 2026 after receiving extensive feedback on proposed surcharge ban and interchange fee cuts.
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