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
RBNZ Directs Deposit Takers to Enhance Risk Management Practices
05/02/2026
Thematic review uncovered weaknesses, particularly at smaller and non-bank entities, in areas such as setting and using risk appetites, internal audit and risk monitoring and reporting.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Coinbase Accuses Australian Banks of 'Systemic Debanking'
04/02/2026
Coinbase has urged lawmakers to legislate transparency measures, arguing current bank practices threaten competition and innovation in the country.
Fintech / Regtech
New Zealand FMA Identifies Operational Risks at P2P Lending Firms
04/02/2026
A thematic review identified weaknesses in outsourcing due diligence, technology frameworks, and business continuity testing.
Australia Unveils Sweeping Audit and Consultancy Reforms
04/02/2026
The reforms include a 100-fold increase in fines for promoting tax exploitation schemes and a plan to merge key standards bodies.
AML / KYC
Taiwan Proposes New Anti-Fraud Reporting Mechanism for Banks
04/02/2026
The proposals include a new reporting channel to prosecutors and expand the definition of suspicious accounts to combat financial crime.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Unveils Blueprint to Tackle AI, Quantum Risks in Banking
04/02/2026
The plan includes a new cybersecurity baseline and a quantum readiness index to address risks in advanced technology adoption.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong Pushes Ahead with Strict Crypto Tax Reporting Rules
04/02/2026
Legislative proposals confirm per-account penalties and personal liability for directors, despite industry warnings of unworkable compliance burdens.
Crypto / Digital Assets
SFC Seeks Budget Increase to Boost Headcount for Digital Assets, IPOs
04/02/2026
Six of 18 new positions are designated for digital assets licensing and supervision work as well as the SFC's "ASPIRe" virtual asset roadmap.
AML / KYC
Hong Kong to Raise Licensing Fees for Money Service Operators
04/02/2026
The government plans to increase licensing fees for money service operators by up to 15 percent, with implementation set for May 2026.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong to Issue First Stablecoin Licences in March
03/02/2026
Eddie Yue said the HKMA plans to grant a "very small number" of stablecoin issuer licences under its new regulatory regime.
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