
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.
Anti-Money Laundering
FSS Korea Mulls New Crypto Rules to Counter ‘Kimchi Premium’
20/04/2021
The plan is a response to growing suspicions that investors are purchasing bitcoin from overseas exchanges with the intent of selling them in Korea at a premium.
Climate Risk
US Treasury Unveils Coordinated Climate Policy Strategy
20/04/2021
The Treasury Department has created a new Climate Hub and appointed a Climate Counsellor to coordinate and lead efforts to address climate change.
Anti-Money Laundering
European Commission Publishes Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking
20/04/2021
The 5-year strategy includes the use of financial investigations and the development of a framework to identify, seize and confiscate criminal assets.
Structural Regulation
Japan Registers First Foreign Firm Through Dedicated ‘Entry Office’
20/04/2021
The subsidiary of UK firm Affirmative Investment Management Partners registered to conduct investment advisory and agency business.
Market Abuse
Chinese Court Accepts First Class Action Against Listed Company
20/04/2021
The CSRC said the lawsuit will help listed companies and intermediaries to improve their internal governance and standardise market operations.
Credit Risk
BCBS to Discuss Archegos Collapse, Total Return Swaps
20/04/2021
The BCBS will intensify scrutiny of structured financial products and total return swaps, according to Secretary General Carolyn Rogers.
Climate Risk
Industry Bodies Urge EU, UK to Link Emissions Trading Systems
19/04/2021
Linking the systems ahead of COP 26 would reaffirm the UK and EU as climate leaders and demonstrate strong advocacy for international carbon markets.
Clearing & Post-Trade
ECB Calls for Common Standards for DLT Use in Post-Trade
19/04/2021
Common protocols and standards are needed to improve the use of DLT in post-trade processes and avoid market fragmentation.
Anti-Money Laundering
China Cracks Down on Payments from Underground Banks
19/04/2021
Criminal groups reportedly colluded with underground banks to launder money by disguising their illegal proceeds as payments for goods.
Structural Regulation
Gary Gensler Sworn Into Office as New SEC Chair
18/04/2021
Gary Gensler was sworn in as the new SEC chairman three days after the US Senate voted to approve his nomination.
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