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
Securities / Derivatives
Korea: FSS Governor Puts Accounting Industry on Notice
12/09/2022
The FSS will intensify its supervision of the accounting sector and punish serious irregularities to raise audit quality and industry professionalism.
ESG / Sustainability
MAS, SGX Launch Digital Disclosure Portal for ESG Data
12/09/2022
ESGenome will reduce the effort required of listed entities to report on sustainability, assess impact, and drive informed decision making.
Market Infrastructure
CPMI Issues Update on ISO 20022 Harmonisation Work
12/09/2022
High-level harmonisation requirements for cross-border payments will take effect in 2025, and be adopted by all existing usage guidelines.
Big Picture
ASIFMA Offers Guidance on Identifying Labour-related ESG Risks
08/09/2022
ASIFMA’s new paper says open dialogue and engagement is needed for investors to better understand the labour practices of investee companies.
Market Infrastructure
Liz Truss Implications for the UK Financial Sector
06/09/2022
Planned tax cuts will benefit banks. The FCA, PRA and PSR may be merged. China may be declared a threat to national security.
Market Infrastructure
CSRC Unveils Plans to Further Expand Stock Connect
05/09/2022
More companies will be added to Stock Connect and Hong Kong will introduce treasury bond futures and a special counter for yuan stocks.
HKMA Introduces New Rules for Banks Offering BNPL Products
05/09/2022
Banks that engage or partner with third-party service providers when launching BNPL products will be held accountable for the actions of those providers.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Issues Guidance on Managing Cloud Computing Risks
02/09/2022
Banks’ agreements with CSPs should ensure the HKMA can access information stored in the cloud and relevant risk management controls for on-site examinations.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA to Launch API Link from CCRA to CDI in Q4
01/09/2022
Banks are encouraged to access credit data in the CCRA database via the CDI, to help them automate credit approvals and enhance efficiency.
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC Orders AML Audit at The Perth Mint
31/08/2022
Earlier reports suggest the audit could be related to Perth Mint’s previous relationship with Euro Pacific Bank, which was forced to close in Puerto Rico earlier this year.
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