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
Reporting & Disclosures
SEBI Consults on Regulatory Framework for ESG Disclosures, Ratings
24/02/2023
The BRSR framework will be enhanced to require assurance on ESG disclosures. SEBI also proposes mandatory requirements for ESG rating providers.
Sustainable Finance
Hong Kong Budget to Advance Green, Crypto Hub Ambitions
23/02/2023
Financial Secretary Paul Chan announced in the government’s 2023-2024 budget that he will establish and lead a task force on virtual asset development.
Clearing & Post-Trade
ASX Sets Out New Roadmap for CHESS Replacement Solution
20/02/2023
ASX is giving away up to AUD 70 million to stakeholders in rebates and incentives to support their efforts in meeting project milestones.
Cryptocurrency
SFC Consults on New Licensing Regime for Crypto Trading Platforms
20/02/2023
The consultation sets out requirements under the new licensing regime, including safeguards for retail investors, travel rule requirements, and maximum penalties for misconduct.
Anti-Money Laundering
Hong Kong Re-rated on Two FATF Recommendations
20/02/2023
Hong Kong was upgraded for extending AML/CFT supervision to most DNFBP sectors, but downgraded for virtual asset-related deficiencies.
Capital Adequacy
EU Banks Will Have to Meet 1,250% Crypto Risk Weight Early
19/02/2023
A draft law confirms that the 1,250% risk weight set by the BCBS will apply to crypto asset exposures. But EU banks are asked to comply before the rule is legally binding.
DeFi & Web3
FSB Assesses DeFi Vulnerabilities and How to Address Them
17/02/2023
The FSB will consider changes to its proposed crypto regulatory framework to account for DeFi-specific risks, and policy responses to address TradFI-DeFi interactions.
Trading & Investment
US Listings of Chinese Companies Start to Resume
15/02/2023
Three Chinese companies have launched US IPOs so far this year, following a year-and-a-half stand-off between Chinese and US regulators.
Market Abuse
SEBI Confirms Adani Probe, DBS Explains Exposures
14/02/2023
SEBI enquiring into the Hindenburg allegations as well as market activity for regulatory violations. DBS has exposures to Adani Group worth S$1.3bn.
PEPs & Sanctions
UK Adds Russia Sanctions, EU Prepares Next Package
14/02/2023
The US will crack down on facilitators and third-country providers helping Russia evade sanctions, whether “wittingly or unwittingly”.
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