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
AML / KYC
HKMA Offers Guidance on VASP Account Opening
28/04/2023
Deputy chief Arthur Yuen said the HKMA expects regulated VASPs to be able to open a bank account in Hong Kong through a reasonable process.
Capital / Liquidity
Standoff Could Push First Republic Bank into Receivership
27/04/2023
Large banks are seeking government support to help First Republic Bank, but the government is currently unwilling to intervene.
Capital / Liquidity
Credit Suisse Reveals Scale of Outflows Pre-UBS Deal
27/04/2023
UBS is expected to record up to $57bn in profits in Q2 as a result of the deal, the largest ever banking profit recorded.
Market Infrastructure
Cboe Global Markets Unveils New 1-Day Volatility Index
27/04/2023
The VIX1D measures the expected “current trading day” volatility of the S&P 500 Index, whereas the existing VIX Index reflects expected volatility 30 days out.
AML / KYC
HK Bank-to-bank Information Sharing Platform to Launch in June
26/04/2023
Authorities are also considering co-locating bank staff at the ADCC, as this has helped to reduce stop payment response times and enhance loss recoveries in other jurisdictions like Singapore.
Securities / Derivatives
Singapore Retail Investors Underrepresented in Bond Restructuring
26/04/2023
The Law Reform Committee of the Singapore Academy of Law proposes reforms to improve Singapore’s framework for bond restructuring.
AML / KYC
HKMA Sets Loss-Sharing Expectations for Payment Card Fraud
26/04/2023
To the extent that the cardholders have not acted fraudulently or with gross negligence, they “should not be held liable for the unauthorised transactions”.
AML / KYC
Crypto Industry Needs ‘Unified Approach’ to Travel Rule Compliance
25/04/2023
A new report from Notabene offers insight into how prepared crypto firms are for upcoming regulatory deadlines relating to the Travel Rule.
ESG / Sustainability
HKMA Enhances Climate Risk Stress Testing Framework
24/04/2023
Key enhancements include the introduction of a new five-year scenario, additional assessment requirements, and more detailed reporting requirements.
ESG / Sustainability
Hong Kong the Top Market for ESG Investment Training
24/04/2023
Paul Moody explains why CFA Institute has seen more growth around its ESG certificate in Hong Kong than in any other market globally.
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