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
Fintech / Regtech
China and Macao Central Banks Sign Pact to Link Payment Systems
14/10/2025
The agreement establishes a cooperation framework to improve cross-border payment efficiency and facilitate new fund transfer channels for financial institutions.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Launches Dubai Unit to Develop Sustainable Metals Market
14/10/2025
The new Dubai subsidiary will independently administer prices for sustainable metals, using a transaction-based methodology to establish 'green' premia.
Sanctions
Australia Introduces Sanctions Bill Targeting State Sponsors of Terrorism
14/10/2025
The new legal framework would create offences for financing or supporting listed state entities and remove their immunity from civil proceedings.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korea to Seize Crypto from ‘Cold Wallets’ in Tax Crackdown
14/10/2025
The National Tax Service will conduct home searches and use tracking software to confiscate offline crypto assets from tax delinquents.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC Launches New Channel to Streamline REITs Authorisations
14/10/2025
The SFC aims to cut REIT approval time to four weeks and ease documentary requirements for secondary offerings to boost the market.
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Issues Three New Data Standards for Financial Industry
14/10/2025
The initiative is aimed at standardising data governance for stock exchanges, asset-backed securitisation, and futures asset management.
AML / KYC
Hong Kong Reports HKD 5 Billion in Scam Losses So Far in 2025
13/10/2025
The Security Bureau has revealed that mainland students are a key target, as HKPF partners with tech firms and universities on new prevention measures.
Fintech / Regtech
RBNZ Completes ISO 20022 Upgrade of RTGS System
13/10/2025
The four-year RBNZ project, delivered with European paytech Nexi, brings the country’s high-value settlement system into compliance with global messaging standards.
Capital / Liquidity
New BOT Governor to Prioritise AMC Plan for Resolving Household Debt
13/10/2025
The central bank's new governor plans a state-backed asset management company to tackle small-ticket NPLs, funded by a bank levy.
Securities / Derivatives
Philippines SEC Considers Term Limits for PSE Broker Directors
13/10/2025
The proposal aims to level the playing field with non-broker and independent directors and increase opportunities for board participation.
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