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
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Proposes to Update Rules for Securities Firms
06/04/2023
The rules focus on risk prevention and internal governance, and now also cover underwriting, sponsorship, market making and OTC business activities.
Big Picture
Bank Capital Requirements Should Account for Geopolitical Risks: IMF
06/04/2023
The IMF suggests geopolitical risks should feed into stress testing, scenario analysis and requirements for banks to hold capital and liquidity buffers.
Crypto / Digital Assets
IOSCO Pledges to Deliver Sustainable Finance & Crypto Work in 2023
06/04/2023
Under its new two-year work programme, IOSCO will issue a consultation on crypto asset regulation in H1 2023, and on DeFi regulation in Q3.
Fintech / Regtech
Korea to Develop Guidance on Mitigating Technology Risks
04/04/2023
The guidelines are an action item from a new task force that was created after a data centre fire disrupted Kakao’s services last October.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC Offers Guidance on Managing Risk in Trading Activities
04/04/2023
The guidance covers operational risk management, remote booking risk management, and data risk management, based on a thematic review.
Capital / Liquidity
Biden Administration Calls for Stricter Rules for Midsize Banks
02/04/2023
Banks with between $100bn and $250bn in assets would have to increase liquidity and capital, submit to enhanced stress tests, and write resolution plans.
Crypto / Digital Assets
IOSCO Issues Final Guidance on Mitigating Risks to Retail Investors
31/03/2023
IOSCO offers a comprehensive toolkit of measures for regulators to consider when addressing crypto scams, greenwashing and other forms of retail misconduct.
Capital / Liquidity
FSB to Develop and Run Global Bank Stress Test
31/03/2023
The FSB’s work programme for 2023 includes plans to develop and run a global bank stress test in cooperation with the BCBS.
Capital / Liquidity
HKEX to Increase Size of Futures Market Reserve Fund
30/03/2023
HKFE Clearing Corporation has revised the default assumption used in calculating the Reserve Fund size.
Securities / Derivatives
DBS Seeks to Establish Additional China Subsidiary
30/03/2023
DBS launched its China securities joint venture last June. If approved, the new subsidiary would be used to sponsor stock listings.
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