Manesh Samtani
Manesh Samtani is the Editor at Regulation Asia, where he leads the regional news desk from Hong Kong, directing coverage of critical regulatory developments impacting financial services across APAC. Manesh specialises in analysing how new rules and technologies are reshaping banking, capital markets, and the fight against financial crime, providing finance professionals, compliance leaders, and policymakers with the intelligence they need to navigate risk and understand the impact of regulatory change in the region. manesh@regulationasia.com
Articles by Manesh Samtani
Fintech / Regtech
US, EU, UK Sign Legally-binding International Treaty on AI
08/09/2024
The international treaty aims to promote innovation while protecting human rights, democracy and the rule of law.
Capital / Liquidity
Hong Kong Banks Pledge to Provide Continued Support to SMEs
06/09/2024
14 banks committed to replying customers about credit approval reviews within one month and about mortgage loan application outcomes within 14 days.
Capital / Liquidity
China Proposing to Cut Mortgage Rates in Two Phases – Report
06/09/2024
Mortgage rates are expected to be cut for first and second homes in two tranches to smooth out the blow to bank profitability.
Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Consults on Guidance for Basel III Reform Package
04/09/2024
The guidance covers certain requirements relating to the rules on operational risk capital, exposure limits and LCR calculation.
ESG / Sustainability
Industry Seeks Guidance on Sustainability-related Repo: ICMA
04/09/2024
A February 2024 ICMA survey highlighted a growing need for guidance on all types of sustainability-related repo.
ESG / Sustainability
Chinese Issuers Increasingly Adopting CGT in Green Bond Issuances
04/09/2024
As of 31 July, 325 green bonds aligned with the China-EU Common Ground Taxonomy have been issued in China’s interbank market.
Enforcement
Korean Regulators Intensify Scrutiny of Woori Bank, Affiliates
03/09/2024
The FSS suspects that Woori intentionally covered up unfair loans granted to relatives of the group’s former chairman.
Market Infrastructure
Deadline Fast Approaching for New Trade Reporting Rules in Australia and Singapore
03/09/2024
DTCC, MAS and ASIC are calling on market participants to accelerate testing efforts to ensure readiness for new reporting rules that go live on 21 October.
Securities / Derivatives
China Launches Non-deliverable Forwards in Interbank Market
02/09/2024
CFETS said the introduction of foreign currency NDFs will help market participants better hedge their forex risks.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea Outlines Three-Step Plan to Expand KOFR Adoption
02/09/2024
FSC Vice Chair Kim So-young said KOFR adoption is no longer a matter of choice but a practical necessity that must be swiftly implemented.
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