Sanday Chongo Kabange

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    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

    ASIC Issues Guidance on Ongoing Fee Arrangements

    16/06/2021

    A new information sheet provides guidance on ongoing fee arrangements, fee disclosure statements, and ongoing fee consents.

    Fintech / Regtech

    SEBI Revises Eligibility Rules for Regulatory Sandbox

    16/06/2021

    SEBI-registered entities can apply to the sandbox in partnership with other entities. Eligibility requirements are set out for two stages of sandbox testing.

    Fintech / Regtech

    China to Expand Fintech Sandbox to More Regions – Report

    16/06/2021

    The governments of Dalian, Guizhou, Hubei, Shanxi and Xinjiang have reportedly unveiled plans to launch new fintech sandboxes this year.

    AML / KYC

    WEF Offers Framework to Help Prevent Illicit Financial Flows

    16/06/2021

    The “Unifying Framework” published this month sets out five core practices for gatekeepers to use to identify and respond to potential illicit activity.

    Enforcement

    Hong Kong: Ex-Dah Sing Bank Manager Jailed for Fraud

    16/06/2021

    The former financial planning manager told a client he was required to buy an insurance policy before he could open a corporate bank account.

    Securities / Derivatives

    US Federal Court Sanctions Australian Trader for Spoofing

    15/06/2021

    The Propex Derivatives trader is required to repay $21,000 in disgorgement and cease and desist from violating anti-spoofing and manipulation rules.

    Enforcement

    MAS Reprimands Four FIs Over Remuneration Practices

    15/06/2021

    Two insurers, two financial advisory firms, and two individuals were reprimanded over breaches related to their risk management arrangements and remuneration  practices.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    More Chinese Provinces Restrict Crypto Mining Activity

    15/06/2021

    Qinghai, Yunnan, and a prefecture in Xinjiang have joined Inner Mongolia in imposing restrictions on cryptocurrency mining.

    Market Infrastructure

    China Passes Law Establishing Hainan as Free Trade Port

    15/06/2021

    The law states that Hainan will implement a “minimalist” investment approval system and create an “open, transparent, and predictable investment environment”.

    Fintech / Regtech

    FSC Korea Grants Preliminary Approval to ‘Kakao Insurance’

    11/06/2021

    This first time the FSC has granted approval for digital insurance business to a new entrant that is not already an insurer.

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