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
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Hong Kong Reports HKD 5 Billion in Scam Losses So Far in 2025
13/10/2025
The Security Bureau has revealed that mainland students are a key target, as HKPF partners with tech firms and universities on new prevention measures.
Payments & Settlements
RBNZ Completes ISO 20022 Upgrade of RTGS System
13/10/2025
The four-year RBNZ project, delivered with European paytech Nexi, brings the country’s high-value settlement system into compliance with global messaging standards.
Credit Risk
New BOT Governor to Prioritise AMC Plan for Resolving Household Debt
13/10/2025
The central bank's new governor plans a state-backed asset management company to tackle small-ticket NPLs, funded by a bank levy.
Structural Regulation
Philippines SEC Considers Term Limits for PSE Broker Directors
13/10/2025
The proposal aims to level the playing field with non-broker and independent directors and increase opportunities for board participation.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Hong Kong MPFA Imposes Record 13-Year Ban on MPF Intermediary
13/10/2025
The sanction, the most severe of its kind, follows findings by the MPFA that the former AIA-attached agent forged client signatures and misused personal data.
KYC & CDD
HK Police Bust Syndicate Using AI to Trick Banks' Remote KYC Checks
13/10/2025
The HKPF says the syndicate used AI-altered identity documents to successfully open accounts remotely, prompting calls for banks to integrate with government digital ID systems.
Trading & Investment
Taiwan Drafts Rules to Allow Discretionary Mandates into Private Equity
13/10/2025
The FSC aims to grant asset managers more flexibility by opening discretionary accounts to private equity and certain offshore funds, subject to strict conditions.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Taiwan FSC Proposes to Tighten Outsourcing Rules for Insurers
13/10/2025
New draft regulations require prior regulatory approval from the FSC for material offshore IT outsourcing and establish data residency principles for cloud services.
Credit Risk
Hong Kong to "Regularise" Mainland Credit Data Sharing Scheme
13/10/2025
The move aims to help banks assess the creditworthiness of mainland individuals and firms, while new guidance is being drafted for using alternative data.
Structural Regulation
Philippine Bourse to Ease Disclosure Rules to Revive IPO Market
13/10/2025
The PSE plans to relax compliance requirements for smaller firms to address a tepid year for new listings and encourage flotations from SMEs.
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