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
PEPs & 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.
Climate Risk
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.
Sustainable Finance
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.
AI Risk & Governance
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.
Market Data & Technology
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.
Reporting & Disclosures
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.
Trading & Investment
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.
Cryptocurrency
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.
Market Abuse
HK Investment Banks Face Naked Short Selling Fines in Korea
16/10/2023
The FSS said it uncovered illegal short selling by two global investment banks. The banks were identified by local media as BNP Paribas and HSBC.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
HKMA Announces Enhancements to Anti-Fraud Initiatives
15/10/2023
FMLIT expanded to include more AIs; FINEST to cover more banks; FPS to gain pre-transaction alert mechanism.
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