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
Reporting & Disclosures
Taiwan Expands Climate Disclosure Guidance Ahead of IFRS Roll-out
19/09/2025
The FSC has released five new sector-specific examples, including for commercial banks, ahead of mandatory sustainability reporting for large firms beginning in 2026.
Capital Adequacy
Taiwan Adopts Four-Tier Framework for Insurers' Capital Rules
19/09/2025
The FSC will replace risk-based capital system with a new “insurance capital standard” from 2026, aligning with global norms and changing adequacy thresholds.
Trading & Investment
ASIC Issues Stop Orders on La Trobe Credit Fund Products
19/09/2025
ASIC has halted retail investment into three credit products, citing deficient target market determinations under its design and distribution obligations.
Cybersecurity
Taiwan FSC Urges Firms to Buy Cybersecurity Insurance
19/09/2025
The FSC has highlighted a steady rise in cyber insurance uptake, with the semiconductor industry leading as the top buyer.
Reporting & Disclosures
ASIC Overhauls Auditor Reporting Guide with Sustainability Focus
19/09/2025
ASIC has reissued its guidance clarifying auditors' duties to report suspected breaches, including new obligations for sustainability reports and super funds.
Payments & Settlements
Taiwan Expands Open Banking to Integrate Securities Services
19/09/2025
The FSC has approved the central securities depository to act as a third-party service provider, enabling bank transactions directly via securities platforms.
Reporting & Disclosures
Korea to Integrate Industrial Accident Risk into Financial Regulation
19/09/2025
The new measures will require financial firms to factor companies' safety records into lending, insurance, and investment decisions, introducing penalties and incentives.
Structural Regulation
Korea to Institutionalise OTC Exchanges for Unlisted Stocks, Fractional Investments
19/09/2025
The regulations will create dedicated licences for OTC platforms, formalising rules on capital, investor protection, and market infrastructure.
Payments & Settlements
China Pilots Unified QR Code Gateway to Streamline Foreign Payments
18/09/2025
The PBOC-led initiative aims to standardise access for overseas e-wallets, with nearly 2 million transactions processed in its initial phase.
Structural Regulation
BSP Proposes Stiffer Penalties in Reporting Governance Overhaul
18/09/2025
The BSP has drafted new rules linking penalties to asset size and shortening submission deadlines for regulatory reports.
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