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
Capital / Liquidity
New Zealand Consults on New Prudential Standards for Deposit Takers
27/02/2026
The RBNZ is seeking feedback on five new standards covering governance, risk management, and disclosure under its new deposit-taking regime.
Fintech / Regtech
Hong Kong AFRC Issues AI Governance Guidance for Accountants
27/02/2026
The AFRC has detailed the risks of AI use in the accounting profession and expectations around governance and accountability.
AML / KYC
Australian Advice Bodies Seek Additional Guidance on New AML/CTF Rules
27/02/2026
The FAAA and SMSF Association have told AUSTRAC that unclear definitions for reporting groups and inequitable due diligence arrangements risk undermining upcoming AML reforms.
Fintech / Regtech
Korea Launches Automated Service for Requesting Lower Loan Rates
26/02/2026
New service allows MyData firms to automatically request lower loan rates for consumers, aiming to boost uptake of an existing right.
Fintech / Regtech
Philippines Tables Bill to Mandate Digital Payments for Government and Merchants
26/02/2026
A sweeping bill advancing in the Philippine legislature seeks to mandate digital payments for both government and merchant transactions, creating a new multi-agency oversight body.
ESG / Sustainability
Australian Court Dismisses Landmark 'Greenwashing' Case
26/02/2026
Australia's Federal Court has dismissed a landmark 'greenwashing' case against gas producer Santos, finding its climate-related statements were not misleading.
Enforcement
ASIC Flags Spike in Corporate Governance Complaints
26/02/2026
Reports of corporate misconduct to ASIC surged 28 percent in late 2025, with the body highlighting governance failures.
ESG / Sustainability
South Korea Sets 2028 Start for Mandatory ESG Disclosure
26/02/2026
The FSC unveiled a roadmap for ISSB-based reporting, a KRW 790 trillion funding plan, and new data platforms for banks.
Korea FSS Directs Asset Managers to Overhaul Stewardship Systems
26/02/2026
The FSS has criticised firms for 'inadequate' proxy voting and says it will inspect their internal processes and systems.
RBNZ Proposes Binding Cash Access Standards for Banks
25/02/2026
The RBNZ has launched a consultation on new rules requiring banks to provide widespread, free access to cash services.
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