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
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.
Fintech / Regtech
Fragility of Deep Learning Models May Present Systemic Risk: BOE
04/09/2023
New paper says the “underlying fragility” of deep learning frameworks used by FIs increases risks for individual firms and the financial system.
Market Infrastructure
Japan FSA Revises OTC Derivatives Reporting Requirements
04/09/2023
The FSA is making changes to its guidelines to remove the “UPI” and “Delta” requirements from the 1 April 2024 go-live date.
AML / KYC
Cayman Islands Proposes Beneficial Ownership Transparency Bill
04/09/2023
Public access to the beneficial ownership register will be enabled, but only after there is clarity on the effect of the CJEU’s November 2022 ruling.
Capital / Liquidity
PBOC Cuts FX Reserve Requirement, Eases Mortgage Policies
04/09/2023
The measures are part of efforts to support the economy, the property sector, and the Chinese yuan.
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