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
Indian Exchanges Bar Brokers From Distributing Third-Party Loans
29/12/2025
The move clarifies rules for brokers also registered as research analysts, aiming to curb investor leverage and prevent conflicts of interest.
AML / KYC
Singapore Set to Introduce Mandatory Caning for Scam Offences
29/12/2025
New laws effective 30 December will impose mandatory caning for scammers and discretionary caning for money mules to deter surging fraud.
Fintech / Regtech
Thai Regulators Launch Coordinated Sandbox for Capital Market Innovations
29/12/2025
The BOT and SEC will jointly oversee testing for new services combining programmable payments with capital markets.
Capital / Liquidity
Hong Kong Finalises New IRRBB Rules, Adopts Recalibrated Basel Shocks
29/12/2025
The new framework applies more severe, recalibrated interest rate shocks to the existing six-scenario test and a 15% capital trigger for 'outlier' banks, effective from 2026.
Capital / Liquidity
FSC Korea Introduces Stricter Rules for Mutual Finance Sector
28/12/2025
New measures will cap project finance loans, raise capital requirements, and strengthen governance to refocus the KRW 1,000 trillion sector.
AML / KYC
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Handed 15-Year Jail Term in 1MDB Trial
28/12/2025
Najib Razak was convicted on 25 charges of power abuse and money laundering in the massive state fund scandal.
ESG / Sustainability
Korea Mandates Stricter Corporate Disclosures on Treasury Shares
26/12/2025
New rules lower the reporting threshold for treasury stock holdings and require disclosures on serious accidents and M&A board discussions.
Capital / Liquidity
Korea Proposes Overhaul of Securities Firm Rules on Real Estate, Venture Capital
26/12/2025
Regulators are tightening net capital rules for real estate project finance and creating new incentives for investment in high-risk, high-growth companies.
Securities / Derivatives
TAIFEX to Tighten Foreign Investor Registration Rules from June 2026
26/12/2025
New rules will enhance beneficial ownership transparency and cap Mainland China investment in certain private funds to strengthen market oversight.
Fintech / Regtech
Hong Kong Launches IP Financing Sandbox with Three Major Banks
23/12/2025
The initiative provides a risk-controlled environment for banks to test lending against intellectual property assets like patents and trademarks.
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