
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.

Market Abuse
SFC Launches Proceedings Against Ex-Chairman of Ding Yi Feng
27/02/2024
The SFC is seeking orders requiring the former chairman and 20 others to compensate investors for losses suffered as a result of a 2018 price manipulation scheme.

Sustainable Finance
Hong Kong to Develop Transition Finance Framework: HKMA
27/02/2024
HKMA’s Darryl Chan said the Green and Sustainable Finance Cross-Agency Steering Group will start work on a transition taxonomy this year.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Australia: Misconduct Compensation Scheme to Start in April
27/02/2024
Compensation up to A$150,000 can be provided for misconduct related to financial advice, securities dealing or credit intermediation/provision.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
HK Banks to Introduce Anti Malware Security Measures This Month
25/02/2024
The new security measures on banking apps will trigger immediate actions when malware or suspicious apps are detected on customers’ devices.

Trading & Investment
Holiday Trading to Include Currency Derivatives from 29 March, HKEX Confirms
24/02/2024
HKFE has obtained regulatory approval to include currency futures and options in derivatives holiday trading from 29 March.

Trading & Investment
Philippines Explores Public Listing Options for Two Major State Banks
23/02/2024
The DOF is looking to facilitate stock market listings by LandBank and DBP, among other initiatives to further develop the capital market.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Hong Kong Launches Global Anti Corruption Academy
23/02/2024
The academy will offer tailored training on corruption prevision and AML to officers from around the world.

Emerging Prudential Risks
Philippines: BSP, PDIC Enhance Cooperative Arrangements
23/02/2024
Banks will no longer need to submit some prudential reports separately to the PDIC, the BSP said.

Structural Regulation
South Korea Eases FX Regulations to Attract Foreign Investors
22/02/2024
The updated regulations will enable foreign investors easier access to local currency and simplify complex procedures.

Trading & Investment
ASIC Calls on Industry to Give Better Advice on Choice Super
22/02/2024
An ASIC review found that members “persistently” invest in underperforming Choice products that “adversely” impact their retirement outcomes.
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