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
Market Infrastructure
PBOC Finalises Standards for Financial Holding Company Executives
08/04/2021
The regulations clarify the qualifications and filing procedures for directors, supervisors, and senior managers of financial holding companies.
Market Infrastructure
G20 to Seek Consensus on Global Minimum Corporate Tax Rate
08/04/2021
Janet Yellen is calling for a global minimum corporate tax rate. France, Germany, Japan and the European Commission are backing the proposal.
Enforcement
SFC Wins Final Appeal in 2007 Insider Dealing Case
07/04/2021
The Market Misconduct Tribunal and Court of Appeal both ruled against the SFC before the case was brought to the Court of Final Appeal.
ESG / Sustainability
Japan FSA Issues Proposal to Revise Corporate Governance Code
07/04/2021
The changes will improve board independence, promote board diversity, and enhance climate-related and ESG disclosures by top-tier listed companies.
Big Picture
Premature Withdrawal of Support May Threaten Financial Stability: FSB
07/04/2021
As public support is phased out, the ability of banks and non-bank financial institutions to bear risks and provide financing will be critical, the FSB says.
Enforcement
US SEC Opens Preliminary Investigation into Archegos Collapse
06/04/2021
Credit Suisse expects a $4.7bn loss from the collapse of Archegos. The bank has suspended share buybacks, cut its dividend, and announced the departure of seven key executives.
AML / KYC
Australia Lags Regional Peers on DNFBP Regulation: Report
03/04/2021
Australia is sending a message to financial criminals around the world that its lawyers, accountants and property market are open for business.
AML / KYC
Hong Kong to Allow Companies to Conceal Director Identities
03/04/2021
The proposal will hamper the ability of investors, banks, property agents, researchers and journalists to carry out due diligence on transactions and counterparties.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Proposes to Streamline Listing Regime for Overseas Issuers
03/04/2021
The proposed changes provide an easier path to a Hong Kong listing particularly for Chinese companies under pressure to delist from US exchanges.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX Opens Consultation on SPACs Listing Framework
02/04/2021
At least 90 percent of IPO proceeds will have to be placed in escrow pending a SPAC’s acquisition of a target company.
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