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
IOSCO Finds Gaps in BCP Rules for Trading Venues, Intermediaries
07/05/2021
Some jurisdictions have regulatory requirements for critical systems of trading venues that do not extend to outsourced functions.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX to Lessen Profit Requirement Hike for Main Board IPOs
05/05/2021
The three-year profit requirement will be raised from HK$50mn to HK$80mn, compared to the HK$125mn or HK$150mn options proposed in November.
Enforcement
HKMA Adjusts Scope of Mandatory Reference Checking Regime
05/05/2021
The HKMA has adjusted the scope of the regime, shortened the record retention requirement, and lengthened the time allowed to respond to an MRC request.
Securities / Derivatives
FSC Warns Against Illegal Moves as Korea Resumes Short-Selling
03/05/2021
Korean regulators have been working to enhance protection measures for retail investors ahead of the partial resumption of short-selling on Monday.
Market Infrastructure
Getting Your Hands Dirty with IBOR Transition
03/05/2021
Specialists from Bloomberg, Standard Chartered Bank, ING Bank and Clifford Chance discuss IBOR transition challenges and how to address them.
ESG / Sustainability
BNM Finalises ‘Climate Change and Principle-based Taxonomy’
03/05/2021
The document introduces a progressive system of transition categories to acknowledge concrete efforts and commitments by businesses to adopt sustainable practices.
AML / KYC
Data Analytics Becoming Embedded at Singapore FIs
02/05/2021
The increased use of data analytics and digital processes has led to increased AML/CFT effectiveness, according to Assistant Managing Director Ms Loo Siew Yee.
Fintech / Regtech
China Regulators Order Tech Firms to Rectify Violations
02/05/2021
Thirteen tech firms including Tencent, ByteDance and Baidu’s fintech arm are directed to correct regulatory violations in their financial services businesses.
AML / KYC
FATF Publishes New Zealand Mutual Evaluation Report
30/04/2021
Of the 40 recommendations, New Zealand is ‘Compliant’ on 8, ‘Largely Compliant’ on 20, and ‘Partially Compliant’ on 12.
Fintech / Regtech
Singapore, Thailand Launch Real-time Payment Link
29/04/2021
The participating banks include DBS, OCBC, UOB, Bangkok Bank, Kasikornbank, Krung Thai Bank and Siam Commercial Bank.
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