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
Market Infrastructure
UK FCA Issues Listing Reform Proposals for Consultation
22/12/2023
The FCA is also consulting on rules for a bond market consolidated tape and proposals to increase the availability of bond and derivatives information.
AML / KYC
FinCEN Issues Final Rule on Access to Beneficial Ownership Information
22/12/2023
The final rule prescribes the circumstances under which BOI may be disclosed, including to FIs and foreign governments, and how it must be protected.
Capital / Liquidity
FSB, IOSCO Issue Guidance to Address Liquidity Mismatch in Funds
21/12/2023
The FSB recommendations and IOSCO guidance aim to strengthen liquidity management by managers of open-ended funds.
Crypto / Digital Assets
IOSCO Finalises Policy Recommendations for DeFi
19/12/2023
The policy recommendations for DeFi are intended to be complementary to and interoperable with IOSCO’s policy recommendations for crypto and digital assets markets.
Fintech / Regtech
China Issues New Rules for Non-bank Payment Institutions
19/12/2023
Regulators are imposing stricter licensing, business management, risk management and user protection rules on non-bank payment institutions.
Market Infrastructure
HKMA Proposes Updated Guidance to Address Banking Sector Talent Gaps
19/12/2023
The revised guidance includes new expectations on manpower planning and staff training to ensure banks can fill their talent gaps.
Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Sets Expectations on Managing Risk, IRRBB, Liquidity
17/12/2023
Banks should establish social media monitoring frameworks, develop plans to respond to negative publicity, and limit how much HTM securities are held as HQLA.
Crypto / Digital Assets
IOSCO Calls for Stronger Response to Online Threats to Retail Investors
17/12/2023
Collaboration is needed between regulators, law enforcement, and stakeholders in the broader online ecosystem like search engine operators and social media platforms.
Fintech / Regtech
BNM Sets Regulatory Requirements for BNPL Products
17/12/2023
The policy prohibits “pre-approved” BNPL credit, requires affordability assessments to be performed, and limits the fees that can be charged.
Securities / Derivatives
Australia Proposes Bill to Reform Regulatory Regime for FMI Entities
17/12/2023
The RBA and ASIC will gain enhanced regulatory powers over financial markets, CS facilities, derivative trade repositories, and benchmark administrators.
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