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
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korean Regulators Outline Approach to Crypto Investigations
10/07/2024
The new investigation system will be immediately activated on 19 July, when the new Virtual Asset User Protection Act takes effect.
AML / KYC
Global Implementation of AML Measures for Crypto “Still Lagging”
10/07/2024
The FATF says there has been “negligible improvement” in regulating virtual assets and “insufficient progress” in implementing the travel rule.
Enforcement
China to Intensify Crackdown on Capital Markets Fraud
09/07/2024
New guideline includes measures to crack down on financial fraud such as false information disclosure and embezzlement of IPO proceeds.
Securities / Derivatives
China to Allow CGBs as Collateral for Swap Connect
09/07/2024
OTC Clear plans to start accepting China Government Bonds and Policy Financial Bonds as collateral for Swap Connect by year end.
AML / KYC
Five Chinese Money Launderers Arrested in Spain
09/07/2024
The head of an alleged Chinese criminal network was among those arrested during the Europol-supported operation.
Market Infrastructure
FSC Korea Issues New Responsibility Mapping Guidance
09/07/2024
The guidance sets out detailed information on how to write and submit responsibility structure maps. A pilot period will be used to encourage early adoption.
Capital / Liquidity
Korea Implements Measures to Boost Financing for Tech Firms
08/07/2024
Banks will offer preferential financing based on technology assessments rather than focusing on traditional collateral-based lending.
Capital / Liquidity
APRA Finalises Revisions to IRRBB Standard
08/07/2024
The revisions will reduce volatility in the IRRBB capital charge and ensure a more proportionate approach across banks.
Fintech / Regtech
Japan Issues Update on Granular Data Reporting Initiative
08/07/2024
The FSA and BOJ started collecting granular data in a phased manner in fiscal 2023. Full-scale data collections will start in March 2025.
AML / KYC
Mexico’s Elisa de Anda Madrazo Assumes FATF Presidency
04/07/2024
Elisa De Anda Madrazo will serve as FATF President from July 2024 to June 2026, taking over from T. Raja Kumar of Singapore.
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