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
NDRC, HKMA to Promote Mainland Bond Issuance in Hong Kong
19/10/2023
The MoU was signed at the Belt and Road Forum, where 100-plus other agreements were also signed and Xi Jinping unveiled further plans to support the initiative.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea: Registration for Trading FX Market Opens for Foreign Firms
19/10/2023
Bank of Korea said about 30 overseas FIs have expressed interest in participating in the domestic FX market when access opens in January.
Sanctions
US & Allies Reimpose Iran Sanctions Following UNSCR Expiry
19/10/2023
A 2015 UN Security Council resolution targeting Iran’s ballistic missile, nuclear, and drone programmes has expired.
ESG / Sustainability
MAS Issues Net Zero Transition Planning Guidelines for FIs
19/10/2023
Banks, insurers, and asset managers must “actively support” borrowers, insured parties, and investee companies to progressively decarbonise.
ESG / Sustainability
ASEAN Regulators Endorse Transition Finance Guidance, CIS Handbook
18/10/2023
The transition finance guidance and handbook for cross-border offerings of sustainable funds were endorsed at the 39th ACMF Chairs’ Meeting.
Fintech / Regtech
Taiwan FSC Issues Core Principles and Policies on the Use of AI
18/10/2023
The FSC has also started developing regulatory guidelines on the use of AI in the financial industry, which will be completed by year-end.
Securities / Derivatives
DSB Launches UPI Service, a Milestone for Derivatives Markets
18/10/2023
The US, EU, UK, Australia and Singapore will all start requiring UPI reporting for OTC derivatives transactions in 2024.
ESG / Sustainability
Korea Postpones Implementation of ESG Disclosure Rules
17/10/2023
Korean regulators will postpone the introduction of a mandatory ESG disclosure system for listed companies for at least a year.
Securities / Derivatives
China Tightens Short Selling Rules to Bolster Stock Market
16/10/2023
The margin ratio for securities lending has been raised, and restrictions are being imposed on listed company executives and strategic shareholders.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Australia Consults on Proposed Regulatory Framework for Crypto
16/10/2023
Digital asset platforms would be subject to existing financial services laws and required to obtain a licence from ASIC.
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