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
AML / KYC
Crypto Industry Needs ‘Unified Approach’ to Travel Rule Compliance
25/04/2023
A new report from Notabene offers insight into how prepared crypto firms are for upcoming regulatory deadlines relating to the Travel Rule.
ESG / Sustainability
HKMA Enhances Climate Risk Stress Testing Framework
24/04/2023
Key enhancements include the introduction of a new five-year scenario, additional assessment requirements, and more detailed reporting requirements.
ESG / Sustainability
Hong Kong the Top Market for ESG Investment Training
24/04/2023
Paul Moody explains why CFA Institute has seen more growth around its ESG certificate in Hong Kong than in any other market globally.
AML / KYC
European Parliament Gives Final Approval on MiCA Law
21/04/2023
MiCA is expected to come into force around July; provisions relating to stablecoins from July 2024; and provisions relating to CASPs and the travel rule from January 2025.
Sanctions
Lack of Vessel Ownership Data an Indicator of High Risk
20/04/2023
69.2% of vessels with unknown beneficial owners have engaged in risky or sanction-violating behaviour, report finds.
Crypto / Digital Assets
BIS, BOE Unveil Findings from Payments Synchronisation Project
19/04/2023
Project Meridian demonstrated the ability to synchronise property ownership transfer with payment settlement using central bank money.
Crypto / Digital Assets
SEC Chair Gensler Defends Regulatory, Anti-Crypto Agenda
19/04/2023
Regulation by enforcement is not sufficient nor sustainable, House Financial Services Committee chair Patrick McHenry told SEC chair Gary Gensler.
AML / KYC
New Singapore Bills Target Money Mules, Singpass Abuse
18/04/2023
The MHA and SNDGO proposed amendments that will empower the police to prosecute money mules and those who sell and trade Singpass credentials.
Market Infrastructure
DSB Launches UPI User Acceptance Test Environment
17/04/2023
The UAT environment will help the industry prepare for incoming OTC derivatives reporting requirements. The full UPI Service will launch on 16 October 2023.
ESG / Sustainability
HKEX: Climate-related Disclosures to Become Mandatory in 2024
16/04/2023
New rules aligned with the TCFD recommendations and the ISSB Climate Standard will become effective in January 2024.
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