Manesh Samtani
Manesh manages the news desk and serves as an editor at Regulation Asia. He covers regulatory changes across Asia Pacific that impact banking, capital markets, asset management, and financial services more generally. Manesh is a former trader and investment consultant with a degree in Finance and Banking. manesh@regulationasia.com
Articles by Manesh Samtani
Market Infrastructure
Korea Eases Market Access Requirements for Foreign Investors
14/12/2023
The foreign investor registration requirement is abolished and reporting requirements applicable to omnibus accounts have been eased.
Fintech / Regtech
China, Hong Kong Streamline Personal Data Sharing Across GBA
14/12/2023
A standard contract will be piloted this month to allow personal data to be transferred within the GBA in a safe and orderly manner.
Market Infrastructure
Shenzhen, Abu Dhabi Agree to Cooperate on Capital Markets
14/12/2023
The exchanges will explore cooperation on index and fixed-income products, ETF product interoperability, and depositary receipts.
Market Infrastructure
Japan Publishes Conclusions from Asset Management Task Force
14/12/2023
The FSA published a report outlining proposals to develop Japan’s asset management industry and encourage households to invest their savings.
MAS Unveils Key Decisions on Mandatory Reference Check Regime
13/12/2023
The new requirements will come into effect one year after publication of the relevant Notices, which will first be subject to consultation.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS Issues New Rules on Managing Outsourced Services
12/12/2023
Banks will have to provide details to MAS about the services they outsource and ensure it can audit the service providers and obtain records and documents from them.
Crypto / Digital Assets
FSC Korea Proposes Rules to Protect Virtual Asset Users
12/12/2023
VASPs must store at least 80% of customers’ virtual assets in cold wallets, purchase liability insurance, hold reserves, and monitor for abnormal transactions.
ESG / Sustainability
HKMA to Launch Physical Risk Assessment Platform for Banks
12/12/2023
HKMA’s Arthur Yuen also said the first version of Hong Kong’s green classification framework will be released “very soon”.
Big Picture
IMF to Expand AML/CFT Data Analytics Capabilities
11/12/2023
The IMF plans to increase focus on assessing and mitigating the macro-economic impacts of illicit flows in the global financial system.
Market Infrastructure
Korea Enhances Executive Accountability for Internal Control Failures
11/12/2023
Similar to the UK regime, financial firms will have to document the responsibilities of their executives, who would face disciplinary action if they fail to fulfill their duties.
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