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 Jails Agents in Insurance Commission Fraud Scheme
24/11/2025
Jail sentences were earlier handed to another 11 individuals who were all part of the same 'dummy agent' commission fraud scheme, according to the ICAC.
Credit Risk
HKMA Directs Banks to Adopt Enhanced Consumer Debt Relief Plan
24/11/2025
The HKMA urges wider adoption of the interbank debt relief plan, digitalisation, and best practices to help struggling personal borrowers.
Sustainable Finance
Thailand Amends Rules to Boost Sustainability-Linked Bond Market
24/11/2025
The new regulations provide issuers with greater flexibility on financial returns and instrument structures, aiming to align with international standards.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Australian Insurers to Launch National AI-Powered Anti-Fraud Platform
24/11/2025
The industry-wide initiative aims to securely share data to combat organised crime, with a focus on privacy and regulatory alignment.
PEPs & Sanctions
HKMA Issues Guidance to Curb 'Overly Cautious' AML Checks on PEPs
24/11/2025
The HKMA’s new 'Smart Tips' guidance clarifies rules for domestic and former PEPs, urging banks to adopt a more proportionate, risk-based approach.
Structural Regulation
ASIC Taps Former Chief to Oversee Sale of Cboe Exchange
24/11/2025
Bringing back recently retired chief executive Greg Yanco highlights the significance ASIC places on the transaction for Australia's financial markets.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
HKMA Tightens Rules on Insurance Premium Financing After Review
24/11/2025
The HKMA says new standards from 1 January 2026 will ban bundling, require clearer risk disclosures, and address concerns over short-term loans.
Anti-Money Laundering
HKMA Reports on AI Adoption Status in Transaction Monitoring
23/11/2025
The HKMA revealed high uptake following its September 2024 directive and announced new workshops on the use of AI and crypto-related risks.
Cryptocurrency
Vanuatu Establishes Regulatory Regime for Virtual Assets
22/11/2025
The VFSC has launched a new licensing regime for VASPs, mandating compliance with global AML/CFT standards.
Emerging Prudential Risks
Philippine to Map Corporate Links to Curb Systemic Risk
21/11/2025
The country's financial stability council will create a map of corporate connections to identify contagion risks and stress points.
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