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
Stablecoins
Kazakhstan Firm Launches World's First Offshore CNY Stablecoin
18/09/2025
AnchorX, a licensed stablecoin issuer in Kazakhstan, has debuted its “AxCNH” stablecoin, aiming to streamline payments for 'Belt and Road' nations.
Structural Regulation
APRA Finalises Updates to Bank Naming Rules
18/09/2025
APRA has confirmed rules on the use of ‘credit co-operative’ and ‘offshore banking unit’ but will delay a decision on expanding exemptions for foreign wholesale fundraising.
Anti-Money Laundering
China Issues New AML Rules for Notary Institutions
18/09/2025
New rules from the Ministry of Justice and PBOC bring notaries under the scope of China's recently revised AML law.
Credit Risk
HK Property Firms Propose HK$20 Billion Fund to Avert Crisis
18/09/2025
The CRECCHKI has warned that a 'vicious cycle' of bad loans and forced sales threatens systemic financial risk, proposing a fund to buy distressed CRE assets.
Supervision & Enforcement
HKMA Signs Pact with MAS To Boost Banking Supervision
18/09/2025
The agreement between the HKMA and MAS aims to strengthen information sharing and mutual assistance for the supervision of cross-border banking operations in both jurisdictions.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Singapore Introduces New Measures Against Scam Mules
18/09/2025
The new framework to be implemented starting next month aims to curb soaring scam losses by restricting financial and mobile access for individuals facilitating fraud.
PEPs & Sanctions
China Drafts New Rules to Tighten Dual-Use Export Licensing
17/09/2025
The proposed measures from the MOFCOM would introduce stricter 'one licence, one declaration' rules and clarify penalties for violations.
Alternative Markets
ASIC Flags 'Serious Improvement' for Private Credit Market
17/09/2025
ASIC’s upcoming report finds inconsistent practices in the AUD 200 billion private credit market, with proposals for reform expected within three months.
Reporting & Disclosures
ASIC Clarifies Audit Rules for Mandatory Sustainability Reports
17/09/2025
ASIC has detailed assurance requirements for new climate reports, including auditor independence, liability, and a phased-in approach.
CBDCs
DBS Concludes Programmable Payments Pilot Under HKMA e-HKD Project
17/09/2025
DBS’ pilot explored tokenised vouchers for ESG rewards, providing insights for the HKMA's potential CBDC framework.
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