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
AML / KYC
PBOC Proposes to Tighten Oversight of Non-bank Payments Firms
21/01/2021
If the PBOC identifies a non-bank payment institution as a monopoly, it can advise the State Council’s antitrust committee to take action to break up the firm.
Big Picture
Credit Quality Assessment a Challenge for China Bond Investors
19/01/2021
Challenges assessing the credit quality of underlying corporates in China’s onshore bond market has been one of the key barriers for foreign investors, ICMA says in a new report.
ESG / Sustainability
Hong Kong Influence in Global Climate Finance of ‘Critical Importance’
19/01/2021
At the Asian Financial Forum, SFC chief Ashley Alder discussed the steps Hong Kong has taken to support a greener and more sustainable future.
Fintech / Regtech
Asia Has an Opportunity to Demonstrate Global RegTech Leadership
18/01/2021
Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo each have an opportunity to demonstrate global leadership in the regtech sector, according to a panel of experts hosted by the Asia Society’s Hong Kong Center.
Market Infrastructure
Hong Kong Lawmaker Asks HKEX to Lower Market Data Fees
16/01/2021
HKEX’s monthly fees for retail investors are higher than other stock exchanges, which may have implications for stockbrokers that serve retail investors, says a new report.
Big Picture
Covid-19 Has Changed the Cyber Threat Landscape: BIS
15/01/2021
During the pandemic, there was a strong link between the prevalence of work-from-home arrangements and the incidence of cyber attacks, particularly at financial institutions.
Fintech / Regtech
EU Competition Authorities Approve LSEG-Refinitiv Merger
14/01/2021
The commitments offered by LSEG fully address the competition concerns raised by the proposed transaction, the European Commission said in a statement.
ESG / Sustainability
ESG Investing Seen As Key Growth Driver for Singapore Fund Managers
13/01/2021
86% of Singapore fund managers highlighted ESG investing as a key growth driver, up from 68% in the previous year, according to survey findings from IMAS.
ESG / Sustainability
SGX RegCo Chief Outlines Work Programme for H1 2021
13/01/2021
SGX RegCo chief Boon Gin Tan outlined timelines for enhancements to its enforcement framework, sustainability reporting rules, and retail bonds framework, among other initiatives.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX RegCo Raises Audit, Valuation Standards for Listed Firms
12/01/2021
Primary-listed issuers must appoint an ACRA-registered auditor, and only use property valuers that meet certain qualification criteria.
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