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
FATF Blacklists Myanmar, Sidelines Russia, De-lists Pakistan
23/10/2022
Myanmar is on the FATF “blacklist” alongside Iran and North Korea. Pakistan was removed from the “grey list”.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS Proposes to Raise Caps Imposed on E-Wallets
21/10/2022
Besides raising the caps, MAS also proposes to introduce an exemption to allow for ‘white labelling’ of e-wallet accounts.
AML / KYC
Japan Authorities Warn Crypto Firms of Lazarus Group Threat
20/10/2022
An advisory calls on crypto firms to strengthen their security controls, and implement staff and user training programmes.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong Leader Announces Measures to Revitalise City
20/10/2022
Lee’s administration will work to speed up the implementation of mutual market access arrangements with the mainland, among other measures.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Proposes New Listing Regime for Specialist Tech Firms
20/10/2022
The regime is designed to enable specialist technology companies in five frontier industries to list on the Hong Kong bourse.
AML / KYC
Canada, Switzerland Sanction More Russians, EU Considers 9th Package
19/10/2022
The next round of EU sanctions could include limits on LPG imports, more restrictions against Russian banks, and a ban on the sale of European real estate to Russians.
AML / KYC
Hong Kong Seeks Status as Global Hub for Virtual Assets
17/10/2022
A new policy statement to be issued at Hong Kong FinTech Week may spell out plans to include retail investors in the city’s VASP regime.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Tether Eliminates Commercial Paper from Stablecoin Reserves
15/10/2022
“Reducing commercial papers to zero demonstrates Tether’s commitment to backing its tokens with the most secure reserves in the market,” the company said.
Crypto / Digital Assets
FASB is Moving to Fair Value Accounting for Crypto Assets
14/10/2022
The FASB has decided to move away from the current impairment model in favour of fair value accounting for crypto assets.
ESG / Sustainability
MAS Calls on Investors to Engage with Listed Companies
11/10/2022
Asset managers and retail investors are encouraged to more actively engage with their investee companies and participate in setting their strategic direction.
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