
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.

KYC & CDD
Pakistan to Launch Blockchain-based KYC Platform for Banks
04/03/2023
Participating banks will be able to perform assessments of their customers using information available at any other bank using the new platform.

Reporting & Disclosures
ACCC Internet Sweep Reveals Widespread Greenwashing by Businesses
03/03/2023
Out of 247 businesses reviewed during the ACC’s internet sweep, 57 percent made “concerning claims about their environmental credentials”.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability
ASIC Issues New Guidance on Whistleblower Programmes
03/03/2023
The guidance is intended to help entities improve their whistleblower handling arrangements and encourage speak up.

Reporting & Disclosures
NZX Amends Corporate Governance Code to Raise ESG Bar
02/03/2023
The amendments cover ethics training, director independence, diversity policies, conflicts of interest, and ESG and climate reporting.

Trading & Investment
ASX Issues 3rd Consultation on Measures for Handling Outages
02/03/2023
ASX is consulting on enhancements to its test strategy, interconnectedness with other market operators, and its BCP strategy.

Reporting & Disclosures
ASIC Commences First Court Action for Alleged Greenwashing
28/02/2023
ASIC alleges Mercer Superannuation made misleading statements about investment options that were marketed as suitable for members ‘deeply committed to sustainability’.

Clearing & Post-Trade
ASIC Directs ASX to Produce ‘Special Reports’ on CHESS System
23/02/2023
The reports will help ensure ASX is adequately addressing findings from an external review, and whether any further regulatory action is warranted.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability
NZ FMA Drafts New Conduct Guidance for Financial Products Sales
22/02/2023
The draft guidance covers any situation where an intermediary is involved in the distribution of a financial institution’s products or services.

Sustainable Finance
Malaysia SC Revises Guidelines for SRI Funds
22/02/2023
The revised guidelines incorporate requirements for SRI funds seeking to qualify as an ASEAN Sustainable and Responsible Fund, among other changes.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Australia: Big Banks to Face Scrutiny from Parliamentary Committee
20/02/2023
The big four will face questions about how they set interest rates, protect customers from scams, and support the flow of credit to small businesses.
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