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
Crypto / Digital Assets
US SEC Charges Binance for “Elaborate Scheme” to Evade Law
06/06/2023
CEO Changpeng Zhao said the lawsuit was the latest example of “regulation by enforcement” and that the SEC seeks a “near eradication” of the crypto industry.
AML / KYC
SFC Issues Guidance on Crypto Licensing Transitional Arrangements
05/06/2023
Crypto firms with “meaningful and substantial presence” in Hong Kong prior to 1 June 2023 can continue to provide services.
AML / KYC
EU, Canada Sanction Moldova Nationals for ‘Destabilising’ Activities
04/06/2023
Four individuals are on both sanctions lists for supporting a Russian plan to overthrow the Moldovan government.
Market Infrastructure
Regulators Urge Firms to Complete LIBOR Transition Efforts
04/06/2023
At least $700bn worth of junk rated US corporate loans are still priced using USD LIBOR, according to estimates.
AML / KYC
MAS Introduces Reporting Obligations for Exempted Payments Firms
01/06/2023
Crypto firms still under a PSA exemption have to report the total number of “higher risk customers” they serve, such as PEPs and their close associates.
AML / KYC
BIS Innovation Hub Concludes Study on Data Technologies for AML
01/06/2023
Project Aurora highlighted the importance of payments data and demonstrated how privacy-enhancing technologies can enhance cross-border collaboration.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Former Coinbase Manager Settles SEC Insider Trading Case
31/05/2023
In light of the prison sentences Ishan Wahi and his brother have to serve, the SEC will not seek civil penalties apart from the disgorgement already ordered.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korea FSS Preparing New Supervision System for Crypto Industry
31/05/2023
The FSS is calling on the crypto industry to improve their self-regulatory capabilities until the new Virtual Asset User Protection Act is fully implemented.
ESG / Sustainability
Chinese Firms Asked to Provide Input on ISSB Priorities
31/05/2023
The MOF highlighted the importance of ensuring the ISSB’s agenda can “better meet the needs of stakeholders in our country”.
Market Infrastructure
SGX Lists First Thai Stocks as Depository Receipts
31/05/2023
The first three SDRs were issued by Phillip Securities, representing beneficial ownership interest in the underlying securities of three SET50 companies.
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