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
SFC, HKEX Direct Investment Banks to Ensure Quality of IPO Applications
10/12/2025
The SFC and HKEX have reportedly told investment banks to maintain standards as a surge in IPOs raises concerns about overstretched resources.
ASIC Publishes "Catalogue" of Obligations for Private Credit Funds
10/12/2025
ASIC has published a new catalogue outlining key legal obligations for retail and wholesale private credit fund operators.
Crypto / Digital Assets
ASIC Finalises Licensing Relief for Stablecoin, Wrapped Token Intermediaries
10/12/2025
New class relief exempts intermediaries from separate licensing and permits omnibus accounts for digital asset custody, building on earlier measures.
Enforcement
ASIC Sues Diversa Trustees Over First Guardian Super Fund Collapse
10/12/2025
ASIC alleges major due diligence and monitoring failures by the superannuation trustee, seeking penalties and member compensation.
Enforcement
CBA Pays Record Penalty for Breaching Consumer Data Right Rules
10/12/2025
The penalty comes after CBA failed to enable data sharing for some business accounts, forcing customers to use less secure workarounds.
Sanctions
Australia Introduces ‘World-First’ Autonomous Sanctions Framework for Afghanistan
10/12/2025
The new framework was established in response to ongoing oppression and the undermining of the rule of law since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021.
ESG / Sustainability
New Zealand FMA Targets Board Oversight in Product Review Findings
09/12/2025
FMA review finds firms are failing to adequately review legacy products and boards lack proper oversight of consumer outcomes.
Market Infrastructure
China Consults on Draft Mandatory Data Security Risk Assessment Rules
09/12/2025
New draft measures mandate annual assessments for handlers of "important data" and look to standardise risk reporting across industries.
Capital / Liquidity
China Issues Sweeping New Rules for Financial Leasing to Curb Risk
09/12/2025
New measures effective in 2026 will tighten rules on asset valuation, sale-and-leaseback deals, and risk management to curb 'quasi-credit' activities.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korea to Bolster Crypto AML Rules, Introduce Account Freezing System
09/12/2025
KoFIU will strengthen cross-border rules and introduce a system to suspend suspicious accounts amid a crackdown on transnational crime.
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