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
Securities / Derivatives
ASIC Revises Benchmark and Disclosure Rules for Hedge Funds
09/03/2026
The updated guide builds on a framework that was established over ten years ago in response to the collapse of Trio Capital, which had invested in overseas hedge funds.
AML / KYC
Hong Kong Insurance Authority Fines Three Brokers for AML Breaches
09/03/2026
The action follows an investigation that found deficiencies in customer due diligence and record-keeping, amid heightened regulatory scrutiny of the sector.
Enforcement
NZ Court Fines CBA-Owned ASB Bank for Overcharging Customers
09/03/2026
The court found that prolonged system and process failures led to thousands of customers being overcharged for banking and insurance products.
Crypto / Digital Assets
New Zealand Firm Launches Digital Tokens Backed by Physical Gold, Silver
09/03/2026
Auckland-based Techemynt is issuing gold and silver-backed tokens, applying national AML laws to direct purchasers of the assets.
ESG / Sustainability
UN Reports Chart Uneven Progress on Gender Equality in Asian Boardrooms
08/03/2026
New data shows that while boardroom representation is rising across the APAC, a steep drop-off persists in executive roles and regulatory approaches vary widely.
AML / KYC
Hong Kong AFRC Fines Audit Firms in First-Ever AML Disciplinary Actions
06/03/2026
The AFRC sanctioned a PIE auditor and two smaller firms for failures in customer due diligence, risk assessments, and sanctions screening.
Market Infrastructure
RBA Warns of Intervention as Industry Stalls on Payments Modernisation
06/03/2026
The RBA has signalled it will take action if the industry fails to agree on modernising A2A payments, with new card payment rules also imminent.
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC Issues Guidance on New Powers to Compel AML Examination
06/03/2026
AUSTRAC has detailed how it will use new powers to compel individuals to attend examinations and answer questions under oath.
Securities / Derivatives
Australia Risks Missing AUD 24bn Digital Finance Opportunity, Report Warns
06/03/2026
DFCRC report urges policy reform, warning that regulatory uncertainty and a lack of coordination could cost Australia an AUD 24 billion annual economic opportunity.
Capital / Liquidity
Hong Kong Banks Extends Loan Relief for Tai Po Fire Victims
06/03/2026
HKMA and HKAB announce extended loan repayment holidays and flexible mortgage arrangements for residents affected by the Wang Fuk Court fire.
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