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
Enforcement
Former HSBC Manager Admits to Account Opening for Bribes Scheme
23/01/2026
The case, brought by the ICAC, involves illicit payments for opening accounts, some of which were later flagged for money laundering risk by the bank.
Capital / Liquidity
Korea FSC Proposes LDR Rule Change to Boost Regional Lending
23/01/2026
Regulator to lower risk weightings for loans outside Seoul, potentially unlocking KRW 21 trillion in new lending capacity.
Enforcement
SFC Secures Compensation from 'Shadow Director', Two Former Execs
23/01/2026
The trio were banned from being directors and ordered to pay compensation worth HKD 595 million for defrauding a now-delisted company.
ESG / Sustainability
HKMA Finalises Phase 2A of Sustainable Finance Taxonomy
23/01/2026
The updated framework introduces transition pathways and an adaptation category, and will be mandatory for government green bond projects.
Fintech / Regtech
Philippines Mandates Digital Submission for Banks' Regulatory Relief Reports
23/01/2026
Banks availing of specific relief measures must now submit supplemental financial and capital adequacy reports via the central bank's PRIME platform.
Securities / Derivatives
Shanghai Exchanges Hike Metal Futures Margins to Curb Volatility
23/01/2026
Regulators raise margin requirements and widen price limits for gold, silver, copper, and aluminium contracts effective 22 January.
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC Orders External AML Audit into Fintech Giant Airwallex
23/01/2026
AUSTRAC cited concerns over transaction monitoring and potential criminal exploitation, including for online child sexual abuse payments.
Enforcement
Korean Regulators Engaged in Public Feud Over Investigative Powers
23/01/2026
Discussions on granting the FSS broader investigative rights are ongoing, but face internal disagreement over their scope.
ESG / Sustainability
Vietnam Establishes Legal Framework for Domestic Carbon Exchange
22/01/2026
New government decree outlines rules for trading, settlement, and a pilot phase with no service fees until the end of 2028.
Securities / Derivatives
NZX Secures Approval to Eliminate Market Orders, Amend Sweep Order Rules
22/01/2026
Market participants will face new conduct requirements for sweep orders, with all changes effective from 20 February 2026.
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