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
Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong FSDC Outlines Strategy for Deeper Integration with Africa
29/01/2026
A new report says Hong Kong's digital asset and green finance regulations can act as a "super-connector" for channelling Asian capital into African markets.
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC Touts New Data-Sharing Model in Financial Crime Crackdown
29/01/2026
A public-private taskforce used a new data typology and pooled bank data to identify suspects, signalling evolving compliance expectations for financial institutions.
ESG / Sustainability
Philippines SEC Mandates Strict 9-Year Term for Independent Directors
29/01/2026
The SEC removes extensions and sets a firm nine-year cumulative term for independent directors of listed firms to bolster board independence.
Fintech / Regtech
Philippines to Name Successful Digital Bank Applicants Within Q1
29/01/2026
The BSP is reviewing applicants for four new licences, aiming to lower costs, streamline services, and enhance financial inclusion with fresh competition.
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong Sets Fraud Precedent in Landmark Naked Short-Selling Case
28/01/2026
A court convicted four individuals of fraud, not just regulatory breaches, for a scheme that netted HKD 3.3 million.
Enforcement
ASIC Secures A$14m Penalty Against Crypto Firm BPS Financial
28/01/2026
Court finds that the 'Qoin Wallet' issuer operated without a licence and made misleading claims, setting a key precedent on penalty calculations.
Crypto / Digital Assets
ASIC Flags AI, Cyber, and Superannuation Failures as Key 2026 Risks
28/01/2026
ASIC highlights growing threats from technology, poor superannuation fund operations, and increased market risk in its key issues outlook.
AXA Completes Re-domiciliation of Regional Insurer to Hong Kong
28/01/2026
AXA becomes the second major insurer to use Hong Kong's new re-domiciliation regime, aligning its legal base with its regional operations.
ESG / Sustainability
HKEX and Brazil's B3 Forge Alliance on Carbon Markets, Sustainable Finance
28/01/2026
The exchange operators will explore potential equity cross-listings and the development of new carbon and ESG products across Asia and South America.
Crypto / Digital Assets
HK SFC, UAE CMA Sign Pact on Cross-Border Digital Asset Supervision
28/01/2026
The agreement establishes a framework for information sharing and supervisory cooperation for digital asset firms operating in both jurisdictions.
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