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
ESG / Sustainability
Thailand Banks Commit to Lending Based on ESG Factors
16/08/2019
The BOT, Thai Bankers’ Association and 15 banks have taken steps to establish common policies to ensure socially-conscious loan approvals based on ESG factors.
Enforcement
Hong Kong Banks Under Scrutiny for Chinese Lending – Report
16/08/2019
The HKMA has reportedly been investigating several Hong Kong lenders for financing large scale overseas asset purchases by Chinese conglomerates.
Enforcement
ASIC Ordered to Pay Westpac Costs in Case Dismissal
14/08/2019
In September, Westpac admitted to breaching responsible lending laws and agreed to a A$35mn settlement with ASIC. The settlement was rejected and the case has been dismissed.
Market Infrastructure
Opening Up China’s Futures Market: A Consistent Message
12/08/2019
Since the start of this year, Chinese regulators have been consistent about a plan to opening up the futures market to foreign investors.
Fintech / Regtech
Singapore Brokers Directed to Enhance Trade Surveillance Systems
08/08/2019
MAS and SGX RegCo have released a practice guide outlining five guiding principles for brokers to use in the review and design of their trade surveillance programmes.
Enforcement
SGX RegCo to Boost Regulatory Presence, Oversight
08/08/2019
At a regulatory briefing on Wednesday, SGX RegCo CEO Tan Boon Gin laid out the work ahead to enhance investor confidence and deter wrongdoing.
Fintech / Regtech
ASIC Event Features Regtech Use for Monitoring Financial Promotions
06/08/2019
ASIC’s ‘Regtech Monitoring Financial Promotions’ symposium was the first in what will be a series of sessions aimed at working with the industry to solve compliance challenges with technology.
Market Infrastructure
ABS Updates Guidance on Cloud Outsourcing Arrangements
05/08/2019
The updated guide offers best practices to ensure resiliency and recoverability while maximising the benefits FIs derive from cloud outsourcing arrangements, including for ‘critical systems’.
Market Infrastructure
HKIFA Announces New Roadmap Pushing ESG Agenda
02/08/2019
The HKIFA is advocating for fund documents to only be delivered to investors digitally by default, increased use of cloud for record keeping, and greater alignment with international standards.
Fintech / Regtech
Australia Passes Consumer Data Right Legislation
02/08/2019
The passage of the Consumer Data Right legislation clears the way for open banking to start in Australia in February 2020.
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