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
Anti-Money Laundering
Foreign Ownership of UK Property Still Not Transparent, Despite Reforms
07/09/2023
The biggest reason for missing or inaccessible information on beneficial owners is the use of trusts, according to new research.
Clearing & Post-Trade
RBI, ESMA Close to Resolving Stand-Off Over CCPs – Report
07/09/2023
Discussions regarding MoUs between the RBI and ESMA are reported to be progressing more smoothly and regularly.
Cryptocurrency
FASB Votes to Adopt New Crypto Accounting Standard
07/09/2023
Under the new rules, companies will be required to measure crypto assets using fair value accounting, instead of the existing cost-less-impairment model.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
APRA Releases Findings from Review of Remuneration Frameworks
06/09/2023
The review assessed how banks, insurers and superannuation entities are approaching implementation of the new remuneration standards under CPS 511.
Trading & Investment
Shanghai, Saudi Exchanges to Cooperate on Cross-Listings
06/09/2023
The two exchanges will explore cross-listings of companies as well as ETFs, and also collaborate in areas such as fintech and ESG.
Cryptocurrency
WFE Publishes Research on Exchange Engagement with Crypto Market
06/09/2023
WFE survey found that almost half of the respondent exchanges already offer some crypto-related product or service in response to mostly retail demand.
AI Risk & Governance
UK House of Commons Report Calls for Dedicated Bill on AI Governance
06/09/2023
Key committee outlines 12 challenges related to AI governance, calls for the introduction of a “tightly-focused” AI Bill in the next King’s Speech.
Anti-Money Laundering
APG Spotlights Money Laundering Associated With Tax Crimes
06/09/2023
A key and “almost universal” element of money laundering associated with tax crimes is the concealment of beneficial ownership, APG says in a new report.
Emerging Prudential Risks
FSB Warns of ‘Further Shocks’ in G20 Progress Update
06/09/2023
The update also discusses the FSB’s work to address NBFI risks, implement its recommendations on crypto regulations, and respond to climate-related risks.
Cryptocurrency
Australia: Senate Committee Rejects Andrew Bragg Crypto Bill
05/09/2023
The committee said consultations planned by the government are the most appropriate way to develop a regulatory framework for digital assets.
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