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
AML / KYC
Pakistan to Launch Blockchain-based KYC Platform for Banks
04/03/2023
Participating banks will be able to perform assessments of their customers using information available at any other bank using the new platform.
ESG / Sustainability
ACCC Internet Sweep Reveals Widespread Greenwashing by Businesses
03/03/2023
Out of 247 businesses reviewed during the ACC’s internet sweep, 57 percent made “concerning claims about their environmental credentials”.
Enforcement
ASIC Issues New Guidance on Whistleblower Programmes
03/03/2023
The guidance is intended to help entities improve their whistleblower handling arrangements and encourage speak up.
ESG / Sustainability
NZX Amends Corporate Governance Code to Raise ESG Bar
02/03/2023
The amendments cover ethics training, director independence, diversity policies, conflicts of interest, and ESG and climate reporting.
Market Infrastructure
ASX Issues 3rd Consultation on Measures for Handling Outages
02/03/2023
ASX is consulting on enhancements to its test strategy, interconnectedness with other market operators, and its BCP strategy.
Enforcement
ASIC Commences First Court Action for Alleged Greenwashing
28/02/2023
ASIC alleges Mercer Superannuation made misleading statements about investment options that were marketed as suitable for members ‘deeply committed to sustainability’.
Market Infrastructure
ASIC Directs ASX to Produce ‘Special Reports’ on CHESS System
23/02/2023
The reports will help ensure ASX is adequately addressing findings from an external review, and whether any further regulatory action is warranted.
NZ FMA Drafts New Conduct Guidance for Financial Products Sales
22/02/2023
The draft guidance covers any situation where an intermediary is involved in the distribution of a financial institution’s products or services.
ESG / Sustainability
Malaysia SC Revises Guidelines for SRI Funds
22/02/2023
The revised guidelines incorporate requirements for SRI funds seeking to qualify as an ASEAN Sustainable and Responsible Fund, among other changes.
Australia: Big Banks to Face Scrutiny from Parliamentary Committee
20/02/2023
The big four will face questions about how they set interest rates, protect customers from scams, and support the flow of credit to small businesses.
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