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
Credit Risk
BNM Sets Regulatory Requirements for BNPL Products
17/12/2023
The policy prohibits “pre-approved” BNPL credit, requires affordability assessments to be performed, and limits the fees that can be charged.
Clearing & Post-Trade
Australia Proposes Bill to Reform Regulatory Regime for FMI Entities
17/12/2023
The RBA and ASIC will gain enhanced regulatory powers over financial markets, CS facilities, derivative trade repositories, and benchmark administrators.
Trading & Investment
ACCC Concludes Review of Retail Deposits Market
15/12/2023
The ACCC found banks using “strategic pricing” for retail deposit products, which worsens outcomes for consumers.
Trading & Investment
Japan Unveils Policy Plan to Reform Asset Management Industry
15/12/2023
The plan is based on proposals from an asset management task force that was formed to develop recommendations for the government.
Market Abuse
Korea Enhances Whistleblower System to Combat Unfair Trading
15/12/2023
The maximum reward limit is being increased and anonymous reporting is being introduced to encourage more active reporting by the public.
Capital Adequacy
BCBS Proposes Targeted Amendments to Cryptoasset Standard
15/12/2023
The BCBS proposes to update the requirements relating to banks’ exposures to stablecoins, and other technical amendments.
Structural Regulation
Korea Eases Market Access Requirements for Foreign Investors
14/12/2023
The foreign investor registration requirement is abolished and reporting requirements applicable to omnibus accounts have been eased.
Data Privacy
China, Hong Kong Streamline Personal Data Sharing Across GBA
14/12/2023
A standard contract will be piloted this month to allow personal data to be transferred within the GBA in a safe and orderly manner.
Trading & Investment
Shenzhen, Abu Dhabi Agree to Cooperate on Capital Markets
14/12/2023
The exchanges will explore cooperation on index and fixed-income products, ETF product interoperability, and depositary receipts.
Trading & Investment
Japan Publishes Conclusions from Asset Management Task Force
14/12/2023
The FSA published a report outlining proposals to develop Japan’s asset management industry and encourage households to invest their savings.
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