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
Australia Consults On Designated Complaints Function Within ACCC
31/03/2024
Designated consumer and small business advocates will be able to submit a complaint to the ACCC about a systemic market issue.
Australia Tables New Financial Advice Legislation in Parliament
30/03/2024
The legislation is part of a broader package of reforms aimed at increasing the accessibility and affordability of financial advice.
BNM Updates Policy to Ensure Fair Treatment of Vulnerable Consumers
30/03/2024
The revised policy document introduces specific requirements for financial service providers on the fair treatment of vulnerable consumers.
ESG / Sustainability
ASIC Wins First Greenwashing Action Against Vanguard
30/03/2024
The court found that Vanguard contravened the ASIC Act in its representations about the ESG exclusionary screens applied to one of its index funds.
Securities / Derivatives
Malaysia SC Enhances Conduct Guidelines for Capital Market Intermediaries
30/03/2024
The revised guidelines include new chapters on the treatment of vulnerable clients, the provision of personal advice, and online offerings of capital market-related services.
Enforcement
SFC Refers Ding Yi Feng Case to Misconduct Tribunal
29/03/2024
The new proceedings are in addition to separate court action that seeks to restore counterparties affected by alleged manipulation of Ding Yi Feng shares.
Market Infrastructure
Enhanced SMP Service for Derivatives to Launch in June: HKEX
28/03/2024
Enhanced SMP features will be available for testing from 2 April. Optional readiness test will be held on 15 June ahead of the launch.
AML / KYC
Westpac Unveils “First of its Kind” Anti Scam Service
28/03/2024
The AI-powered service will ask customers to answer a “series of dynamic questions” if a new payment appears to have high scam risk.
ESG / Sustainability
Australia Tables Bill to Introduce Climate Disclosures, Strengthen FMI Regime
28/03/2024
The legislation will implement new mandatory climate reporting requirements and strengthen regulatory arrangements for FMIs.
Enforcement
Visa, Mastercard to Settle 2005 Antitrust Case for $30b
28/03/2024
The settlement, which is subject to court approval, will also give merchants more negotiating power and enable more competitive pricing.
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