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
AML / KYC
Swiss Court Sentences Two to Jail for Defrauding 1MDB
29/08/2024
Two executives of an oil exploration company known as PetroSaudi were sentenced for defrauding 1MDB out of more than $1.8bn.
Big Picture
HKMA Highlights Power of AI to Mitigate Greenwashing Risk
28/08/2024
HKMA published a bulletin offering guidance to FIs on the use of AI-powered ESG tools to help manage climate greenwashing risk.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Appoints Capital Markets Veteran to Drive IPO Activity
28/08/2024
Former Nomura managing director Johnson Chui will take up a new role at HKEX as Head of Global Issuer Services.
Market Infrastructure
China Enhances Domestic Market Access for Foreign Investors
27/08/2024
New rules have taken effect that enable foreign institutional investors to become direct members of CFETS.
AML / KYC
Japan Strengthens Measures to Prevent Fraudulent Use of Bank Accounts
26/08/2024
The FSA and National Police Agency have asked FIs to implement enhanced measures to prevent the fraudulent use of bank accounts.
AML / KYC
Philippine Police Arrest 99 in Scam Centre Dawn Raid
26/08/2024
The scam centre was identified by an informant, prompting an undercover officer to infiltrate the operation to collect evidence for the search warrant.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korean Regulators Inspect Monitoring Systems for Crypto Market
23/08/2024
Inspections found that Korea’s big-five crypto exchanges have established dedicated teams and systems to detect and respond to abnormal trading activities.
Big Picture
Australian Mutual Banks Face Consolidation Pressure: S&P Global Ratings
22/08/2024
S&P Global Ratings suggests that as many as 40 mutual banks could disappear in the coming years, leaving fewer than 10 significant players in the market.
Capital / Liquidity
China Considers Using Government Bond Issuance to Buy Homes
22/08/2024
China is exploring a new approach to tackle its property crisis by allowing local governments to issue bonds to purchase unsold homes.
ESG / Sustainability
Taiwan and Philippines to Enhance Capital Markets Collaboration
22/08/2024
The TWSE and PSE signed an MOU to deepen their cooperation to drive regional financial integration and economic growth.
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