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
Stablecoins
ASIC Finalises Licensing Relief for Stablecoin, Wrapped Token Intermediaries
10/12/2025
New class relief exempts intermediaries from separate licensing and permits omnibus accounts for digital asset custody, building on earlier measures.
Supervision & Enforcement
ASIC Sues Diversa Trustees Over First Guardian Super Fund Collapse
10/12/2025
ASIC alleges major due diligence and monitoring failures by the superannuation trustee, seeking penalties and member compensation.
Data Privacy
CBA Pays Record Penalty for Breaching Consumer Data Right Rules
10/12/2025
The penalty comes after CBA failed to enable data sharing for some business accounts, forcing customers to use less secure workarounds.
PEPs & Sanctions
Australia Introduces ‘World-First’ Autonomous Sanctions Framework for Afghanistan
10/12/2025
The new framework was established in response to ongoing oppression and the undermining of the rule of law since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
New Zealand FMA Targets Board Oversight in Product Review Findings
09/12/2025
FMA review finds firms are failing to adequately review legacy products and boards lack proper oversight of consumer outcomes.
Data Privacy
China Consults on Draft Mandatory Data Security Risk Assessment Rules
09/12/2025
New draft measures mandate annual assessments for handlers of "important data" and look to standardise risk reporting across industries.
Operational Risk
China Issues Sweeping New Rules for Financial Leasing to Curb Risk
09/12/2025
New measures effective in 2026 will tighten rules on asset valuation, sale-and-leaseback deals, and risk management to curb 'quasi-credit' activities.
Anti-Money Laundering
Korea to Bolster Crypto AML Rules, Introduce Account Freezing System
09/12/2025
KoFIU will strengthen cross-border rules and introduce a system to suspend suspicious accounts amid a crackdown on transnational crime.
AI Risk & Governance
Australia Examines Misuse of AI and Exam Cheating by Auditors
09/12/2025
Government officials are reviewing Deloitte's contracts and questioning KPMG over AI's role in exam cheating that was not reported to ASIC.
Structural Regulation
China Proposes Sweeping Overhaul of Listed Company Regulation
09/12/2025
The draft rules aim to tighten corporate governance, combat financial fraud, and enhance investor protection for the country's listed firms.
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