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.
Securities / Derivatives
TFEX to Launch New Silver, Rubber Futures Contracts
07/11/2020
A new cash-settled silver futures contract will launch on Monday. A Japanese rubber futures contract will launch by year-end.
Enforcement
SC Malaysia Wins MYR 3.1m in Insider Trading Case
05/11/2020
The former senior partner of a law firm acquired shares in Worldwide Holdings in the months leading up to an announcement that the firm would be privatised.
Market Infrastructure
PBOC Raises Bar for Executives of Financial Holding Companies
05/11/2020
Under the proposed rules, the PBOC will be able to sanction financial holding companies whose directors, supervisors, and senior officials do not meet the job requirements.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Issues Due Diligence Guidelines for Debenture Trustees
05/11/2020
Debenture trustees will have to independently cerify an issuer’s assets and ensure they are adequate for a proposed issue of debt securities.
ESG / Sustainability
New Zealand FMA to Deepen Fintech, ESG Expertise
05/11/2020
The appointments reflect the FMA’s support for innovation in financial services and a commitment to supporting New Zealand’s transition to a greener financial system.
HKMC Extends Fixed-Rate Mortgage Pilot Scheme for One Year
04/11/2020
The scheme provides an alternative financing option for homebuyers to mitigate risks arising from interest rate volatility.
Enforcement
ASIC Secures A$10m in Refunds for Customers from Allianz
04/11/2020
Up to 31,000 consumers have been remediated for misconduct relating to the sale of travel insurance through Allianz’s own website and those of its partners.
ESG / Sustainability
Korea Exchange Joins and Declares Support for TCFD
03/11/2020
KRX joins the Ministry of Environment, Shinhan Financial Group, KG Financial Group, Posco and SK Innovation in declaring its support for the TCFD.
Market Infrastructure
PBOC to Scrap Market Maker Approval Process in Interbank Market
01/11/2020
The PBOC proposes to allow banks and securities firms to only sign an agreement with trading platforms to conduct market making business.
Securities / Derivatives
IFSCA Approves Bullion Trading Regulations for Gift City
01/11/2020
The regulations provide guidelines on to functions, general obligations, ownership and governance structure for a bullion exchange and clearing corporation in Gift City.
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