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
Foreign Ownership of UK Property Still Not Transparent, Despite Reforms
07/09/2023
The biggest reason for missing or inaccessible information on beneficial owners is the use of trusts, according to new research.
Market Infrastructure
RBI, ESMA Close to Resolving Stand-Off Over CCPs – Report
07/09/2023
Discussions regarding MoUs between the RBI and ESMA are reported to be progressing more smoothly and regularly.
Crypto / Digital Assets
FASB Votes to Adopt New Crypto Accounting Standard
07/09/2023
Under the new rules, companies will be required to measure crypto assets using fair value accounting, instead of the existing cost-less-impairment model.
APRA Releases Findings from Review of Remuneration Frameworks
06/09/2023
The review assessed how banks, insurers and superannuation entities are approaching implementation of the new remuneration standards under CPS 511.
Market Infrastructure
Shanghai, Saudi Exchanges to Cooperate on Cross-Listings
06/09/2023
The two exchanges will explore cross-listings of companies as well as ETFs, and also collaborate in areas such as fintech and ESG.
Crypto / Digital Assets
WFE Publishes Research on Exchange Engagement with Crypto Market
06/09/2023
WFE survey found that almost half of the respondent exchanges already offer some crypto-related product or service in response to mostly retail demand.
Fintech / Regtech
UK House of Commons Report Calls for Dedicated Bill on AI Governance
06/09/2023
Key committee outlines 12 challenges related to AI governance, calls for the introduction of a “tightly-focused” AI Bill in the next King’s Speech.
AML / KYC
APG Spotlights Money Laundering Associated With Tax Crimes
06/09/2023
A key and “almost universal” element of money laundering associated with tax crimes is the concealment of beneficial ownership, APG says in a new report.
Capital / Liquidity
FSB Warns of ‘Further Shocks’ in G20 Progress Update
06/09/2023
The update also discusses the FSB’s work to address NBFI risks, implement its recommendations on crypto regulations, and respond to climate-related risks.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Australia: Senate Committee Rejects Andrew Bragg Crypto Bill
05/09/2023
The committee said consultations planned by the government are the most appropriate way to develop a regulatory framework for digital assets.
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