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
Market Infrastructure
MAS Consults on Revisions to BCM Guidelines
23/10/2021
The guidelines emphasise the need for FIs to take an end-to-end view in ensuring the continuous delivery of critical business services and functions.
AML / KYC
Australia Senate Report Proposes New Crypto Licensing Regime
21/10/2021
The committee recommends a new category of market licence be created for crypto exchanges and a new company structure for DeFi platforms.
Enforcement
MAS Proposes to Improve Fairness of Appeals Process
21/10/2021
Proposed changes to the Appeals Regulations would allow appellants to review MAS’ reasons for a decision before filing their petition for appeal.
AML / KYC
FATF Addresses Pandora Papers With New BO Requirements
21/10/2021
The FATF proposes countries be required to assess the AML/CTF risks associated with foreign-created legal persons, and take steps to manage and mitigate them.
PBOC Says Evergrande Risks ‘Controllable’, as Risks Spill Over
20/10/2021
While PBOC officials are framing the Evergrande crisis as an isolated situation, problems in the property sector have broader implications for banks and investor confidence.
Securities / Derivatives
Pakistan Stock Exchange Set to Launch New Trading System
19/10/2021
The system, acquired from the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, was first scheduled to be implemented in March 2021. The launch is now expected within October.
Market Infrastructure
19 Hong Kong Banks Approved to Participate in Wealth Connect
19/10/2021
Citibank, Hang Seng Bank, HSBC, ICBC, and Standard Chartered are among those that will participate in both the southbound and northbound schemes.
Capital / Liquidity
PBOC, CBIRC Publish D-SIBs List, Additional Regulations
18/10/2021
19 systemically important banks are named: the 6 big state-owned banks, 9 joint-stock banks and 4 municipal commercial banks.
CBIRC Tightens Rules for Major Shareholders of Banks, Insurers
17/10/2021
The rules prohibit major shareholders from concealing their equity relationships, interfering with operations, and engaging in connected transactions.
ESG / Sustainability
HK Regulators Offer Support for New Climate Action Plan
13/10/2021
The Green and Sustainable Finance Cross-Agency Steering Group pledges support for the government’s Climate Action Plan 2050.
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