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
Market Infrastructure
ASIC Nears Approval for Cboe to Challenge ASX Listings Monopoly
07/08/2025
ASIC is in the final stages of considering a listing market application from Cboe Australia, and has added North American exchanges to its approved list.
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC Calls on Inactive Remittance Firms to De-register
07/08/2025
AUSTRAC has told inactive remittance firms to cancel their registration or be forced out, citing risks that dormant businesses can be bought and used by criminals.
Enforcement
New Zealand FMA Warns Kiwibank Over Flawed Customer Fee Controls
07/08/2025
The FMA has formally warned Kiwibank for failures in its systems and controls leading to significant overcharging of customers over more than a decade.
Market Infrastructure
Australia Sets Out Sweeping Reforms to Bolster Small Bank Competition
07/08/2025
The Council of Financial Regulators released a report outlining measures to enhance banking sector competition, including a tiered regulatory system and streamlined approvals.
Securities / Derivatives
Thailand SEC Proposes Easing Reporting Rules for Debt Issuers
06/08/2025
The SEC says the proposed changes seek to eliminate duplicate reporting for crowdfunded bonds and streamline disclosures for companies undergoing business rehabilitation.
Trending
Hong Kong Reportedly Pressuring Insurers to Repatriate Investment Roles
06/08/2025
Hong Kong's insurance regulator is reportedly pushing life insurers to reverse the migration of talent and capital to Singapore.
Capital / Liquidity
AMRO Offers Cambodia Recommendations on Tackling Bad Loans and Ensuring Stability
06/08/2025
ASEAN surveillance body AMRO recommends the creation of an asset management company to enhance banks' capacity to offload distressed assets.
ESG / Sustainability
Korea Tightens Audit Rules, Clarifies Sanctions for Independence Breaches
05/08/2025
The FSS has clarified sanctions for obstructing audit reviews and auditor independence violations. Leniency offered to firms recognised under 'Value-up' programme.
Fintech / Regtech
BNM Targets New Rules on AI, Open Finance and Asset Tokenisation
05/08/2025
BNM has announced three major regulatory papers to guide responsible innovation and data sharing in the financial sector.
Market Infrastructure
Hong Kong Flags Wealth Sector Growth, Sees Major Hiring Push
05/08/2025
HKMA’s Eddie Yue points to strong AUM growth and enhanced mainland schemes, with some firms projecting up to 100 percent headcount increases.
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