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
Sanctions
Australia Faces Calls to Close Sanctions Loophole on Russian Oil Imports – Report
12/11/2025
A report finds over three million tonnes of Russian-origin oil products have entered Australia via third-country refining, implicating major financial and trading firms.
Capital / Liquidity
China Tightens Offshore Debt Rules for Regional State Firms
12/11/2025
The NDRC’s new rules target state firms' profitability and business scope in a bid to rein in local government debt risks.
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong Urged to Launch 'Commodity Connect' Scheme
12/11/2025
The FSDC has outlined a strategy for Hong Kong to become a major commodities hub, focusing on physical trade and deeper mainland China integration.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong Issues Global Alerts for JPEX Crypto Fraud Suspects
12/11/2025
Authorities prosecute 16 individuals and seek three alleged masterminds in the HKD1.6 billion virtual asset platform collapse.
AML / KYC
Thailand Issues Arrest Warrant for Cambodian Senator in Money Laundering Probe
12/11/2025
Authorities seized assets worth around THB 400 million after revoking the tycoon’s Thai citizenship over links to international scam networks.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thailand SEC Finalises New Investor Protection Rules for ICOs
12/11/2025
The new rules ease knowledge test requirements for retail investors but introduce mandatory suitability assessments to be updated every two years.
Securities / Derivatives
IOSCO Report Highlights Evolving Risks of Asset Tokenisation
12/11/2025
IOSCO has found that adoption is limited and risks are evolving, urging regulators to apply existing principles to the market.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korean Banks Partnering With Tech Firms on Stablecoin Projects - Reports
12/11/2025
Major financial groups are forming alliances with Naver, Samsung and Kakao as regulators prepare a legal framework for stablecoins.
Philippines Proposes Raising Audit Exemption Threshold for Micro Firms
12/11/2025
The SEC wants to lift the asset threshold for mandatory audits to PHP 3 million to ease the compliance burden on small businesses.
Enforcement
Australia Police Charge NAB Manager in A$200M Fraud Syndicate
12/11/2025
A senior NAB manager has been charged for his alleged 'gatekeeper' role in a A$200 million fraud syndicate, prompting a review of the bank's internal controls.
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