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
Fintech / Regtech
Singapore, Thailand to Enable Instant Payments Link by Mid 2021
08/12/2020
Described as “the first-of-its-kind in the world”, the link will enable instant money transfers between Singapore’s PayNow and Thailand’s PromptPay.
Market Infrastructure
DSB Set to Consult on Fee Structure for UPI in January
07/12/2020
The UPI will ensure products are reported to trade repositories consistently across FSB jurisdictions. The first consultation will begin on 11 January 2021.
Capital / Liquidity
BSP Deputy Governor Outlines Key Priorities for the Year Ahead
07/12/2020
Deputy Governor Chuchi Fonacier spoke to Regulation Asia about planned measures to promote digital payments, help MSMEs, and further strengthen the banking sector.
AML / KYC
US Designates Four More Companies as Linked to Chinese Military
06/12/2020
US investors will be prohibited from buying securities issued by the four companies, which include CNOOC and SMIC, from 1 February 2021.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA, PBOC Prepare for Cross-border Testing of Digital Yuan
06/12/2020
The HKMA is also exploring options to leverage the FPS to enable instantaneous cross-border payments, according to chief executive Eddie Yue.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS Awards Licences to Four Digital Bank Applicants
06/12/2020
The licences were awarded to the Grab-Singtel consortium, a Sea Limited subsidiary, an Ant Group entity, and a consortium formed by a Chinese property giant.
Market Infrastructure
Hong Kong to Introduce Corporate Rescue Regime Next Year
03/12/2020
Shareholders, secured creditors, unsecured creditors and employees of distressed companies will all end up with better outcomes under the proposed corporate rescue procedure.
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Investigates SOE and Auditor Over Bond Default
03/12/2020
SOE defaults could pave the way for increased transparency, faster resolutions and more predictable outcomes for investors in the long run.
Big Picture
MAS Urges Underwriting Prudence as Credit Risks Rise
03/12/2020
Banks should maintain prudent credit underwriting standards and continue to actively manage foreign currency risks, MAS says in its financial stability review.
Market Infrastructure
MAS Proposes to Make Data Breach Offences Compoundable
03/12/2020
MAS would be able to take tougher actions against breaches that do not meet the threshold of a criminal prosecution but call for stronger penalties.
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