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.
BSP, Banque de France Sign MOU on Currency Operations
08/11/2024
The MOU enables BSP and BdF to share best practices and expertise on currency management and operations, and cooperate on digital payments.
Market Infrastructure
BSP Issues New Operational Resilience Requirements for FIs
07/11/2024
Larger FIs have two years to develop and integrate operational resilience frameworks into their governance structures and risk management processes.
ESG / Sustainability
BSP Invites Indonesia, Malaysia to Explore Philippine Islamic Finance Sector
07/11/2024
The BSP has been engaging with FIs in Indonesia and Malaysia about exploring opportunities in the Philippines Islamic finance sector.
AML / KYC
Australia Introduces “Landmark” Anti-Scam Legislation to Parliament
07/11/2024
The bill will establish a ‘scams prevention framework’ and introduce certain mandatory obligations for banks, telcos and social media platforms.
ESG / Sustainability
ASIC Consults on Draft Sustainability Reporting Guidance
07/11/2024
ASIC drafted the guidance to help reporting entities in complying with the new sustainability reporting regime commencing in January.
Enforcement
SFC Imposes 15-Year Ban on Former Hedge Fund Exec
07/11/2024
The SFC barred the former chief investment officer of a hedge fund from re-entering the industry for 15 years for false trading.
HKMA Sets Expectations for Banks on Handling ‘Autopay’ Arrangements
06/11/2024
The circular addresses situations where a merchant has suspended operations or shut down while customers have active direct debit authorisations in place.
Market Infrastructure
Hang Seng Indexes Company Signs Pact with Saudi Exchange
05/11/2024
The two sides will cooperate on the exchange of index data, product development, and industry knowledge sharing.
AML / KYC
SFC Calls for Responsible Adoption of Regtech for AML Fight
05/11/2024
In a survey of licensed corporations, 80 percent said regtech adoption and utilisation has improved their AML capabilities.
Market Infrastructure
HKEX to Digitalise ETP Creation and Redemption Process
05/11/2024
HKEX will introduce a new web-based platform that will connect ETP participants through the use of distributed ledger technology and smart contracts.
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