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
Capital / Liquidity
US Banks Pass Fed Stress Test, Declare Higher Dividends
02/07/2024
The “severely adverse” scenario showed that all 31 big banks tested could absorb nearly $685bn in losses and continue lending.
ESG / Sustainability
Hong Kong Launches Green FinTech Support Scheme
02/07/2024
The scheme aims to provide early-stage funding for green fintechs and ultimately improve sustainability reporting in Hong Kong.
AML / KYC
Wolfsberg Group Calls for More Effective Approach to SARs/STRs
01/07/2024
Wolfsberg Group says the value being derived from the constantly increasing volume of SARs/STRs is not contributing proportionately to effective outcomes.
AML / KYC
FATF Adds Monaco, Venezuela to Grey List; Removes Two Others
01/07/2024
The Plenary also adopted two new country assessments and approved five priorities for the incoming Mexican Presidency.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korea: FSS, KISA to Collaborate on Crypto Investigations
27/06/2024
The MoU will establish a cooperative investigation system between the FSS and KISA for cyber incidents that disrupt the virtual asset market.
AML / KYC
Vietnam Made “Minimal Progress” to Address AML Deficiencies
27/06/2024
Vietnam was upgraded on just one recommendation for strengthening its correspondent banking requirements. The country is moved to enhanced follow-up.
Capital / Liquidity
RBNZ Implements ‘Dual Reporting’ Requirement for IRB Banks
27/06/2024
Dual reporting requires banks that use internal models to calculate credit risk capital to also disclose calculations using the ‘standardised approach’.
Capital / Liquidity
US Fed Proposes Changes to Bank Capital Reform Plan
26/06/2024
The Fed proposed changes to the FDIC and OCC that would significantly lessen the capital increase required of banks under the reform plan.
Crypto / Digital Assets
UDPN Launches New Digital Currency Management Systems
26/06/2024
One system was launched for commercial banks and regulated stablecoin issuers, and another to help FIs manage real-world asset tokenisation.
Fintech / Regtech
Taiwan Finalises Guidelines on Use of AI in Financial Industry
25/06/2024
The guidelines are not legally binding, but are intended to provide direction and best practices for financial institutions.
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