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
Capital / Liquidity
ASEAN Launches Private Markets Council to Tackle Funding Gap
23/09/2025
The new council aims to reduce regulatory friction and triple private capital investment to address the region's limited capacity to fund high-growth companies.
Fintech / Regtech
HSBC Expands Tokenised Deposit Service To New Markets
23/09/2025
HSBC says the DLT-based service has expanded to new markets, offering corporate clients 24/7 settlement and a regulated alternative to stablecoins for treasury management.
Enforcement
South Korea to Overhaul Fine Calculation Under Consumer Protection Law
23/09/2025
New regulations will introduce a more granular penalty system and create clear incentives for firms’ proactive compliance and consumer compensation efforts.
Market Infrastructure
RBNZ Opens Final Application Phase for New Payment System Access
23/09/2025
The RBNZ is now inviting payment service providers and other non-bank entities to apply for direct access to its core settlement system.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Taiwan Names First Nine Crypto Firms to Complete Stricter AML Registration
23/09/2025
The FSC has set an end-September deadline for all existing virtual asset business operators to comply with stricter requirements.
Crypto / Digital Assets
South Korea’s Wemade Launches KRW Stablecoin Infrastructure
23/09/2025
Wemade has launched “Stable One” blockchain for Korean won stablecoins, calling for regulatory oversight and public infrastructure to support adoption.
AML / KYC
Hong Kong to Exit Portugal Tax Haven Blacklist Next Year
23/09/2025
The move, effective from January 2026, will remove punitive tax rates and ease compliance burdens for Hong Kong investors and companies.
Market Infrastructure
Tokyo Bourse to Launch 'CredNex' Platform to Boost ETF Liquidity
23/09/2025
TSE says the new automated system for ETF creation and redemption aims to cut processing times from minutes to seconds, improving market stability and pricing.
AML / KYC
Vietnam Sets New AML Reporting Rules for Large Fund Transfers
23/09/2025
The SBV has mandated reporting for domestic transfers over VND 500 million and international transfers over USD 1,000 from November.
HKMA, IA Mandate Labelling Requirement for Insurance Products
23/09/2025
The HKMA and IA are enforcing new naming rules from 2026 to stop consumers confusing insurance policies with bank deposits.
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