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
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.
ACCC Concludes Review of Retail Deposits Market
15/12/2023
The ACCC found banks using “strategic pricing” for retail deposit products, which worsens outcomes for consumers.
Market Infrastructure
Japan Unveils Policy Plan to Reform Asset Management Industry
15/12/2023
The plan is based on proposals from an asset management task force that was formed to develop recommendations for the government.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea Enhances Whistleblower System to Combat Unfair Trading
15/12/2023
The maximum reward limit is being increased and anonymous reporting is being introduced to encourage more active reporting by the public.
Crypto / Digital Assets
BCBS Proposes Targeted Amendments to Cryptoasset Standard
15/12/2023
The BCBS proposes to update the requirements relating to banks’ exposures to stablecoins, and other technical amendments.
Market Infrastructure
Korea Eases Market Access Requirements for Foreign Investors
14/12/2023
The foreign investor registration requirement is abolished and reporting requirements applicable to omnibus accounts have been eased.
Fintech / Regtech
China, Hong Kong Streamline Personal Data Sharing Across GBA
14/12/2023
A standard contract will be piloted this month to allow personal data to be transferred within the GBA in a safe and orderly manner.
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