Manesh Samtani
Manesh Samtani is Editor at Regulation Asia, where he leads the editorial and research teams from Hong Kong. His work examines how regulatory change and technology are reshaping banking and financial markets, with a particular focus on digital assets, financial crime and sanctions. Manesh is a former securities industry practitioner and holds a bachelor's degree in finance and banking. manesh@regulationasia.com
Articles by Manesh Samtani
Payments & Settlements
Bond Connect Will be Further Enhanced, Says HKMA Chief
05/07/2023
HKMA chief Eddie Yue discussed plans to open foreign access to the onshore treasury bond futures market and allow repo trades via Bond Connect.
Structural Regulation
IOSCO Declares Certain Credit Sensitive Rates Non-Compliant
04/07/2023
IOSCO’s statement comes after the final five settings of USD LIBOR were published for the last time on Friday, marking the end of a more than 50 year old benchmark.
Structural Regulation
Singapore Finalises Approach for Transitioning SIBOR Loans to SORA
30/06/2023
Recommendations finalised for how adjustment spreads should be set for converting SIBOR loans to a SORA reference rate.
Trading & Investment
HKEX Signs Beijing, Ningbo MoUs to Boost New Listings
30/06/2023
The MoU with Beijing Stock Exchange will support cross-listings. The Ningbo MoU will support Ningbo-based companies in listing in Hong Kong.
Trading & Investment
SFC to Further Enhance Market Connectivity With Mainland
28/06/2023
SFC chief Julia Leung said at an ASIFMA event that new Mainland-based derivatives contracts will be launched in Hong Kong.
Clearing & Post-Trade
HKEX Says New IPO Settlement Platform Will Launch in October
28/06/2023
HKEX has completed external user testing for the launch of FINI, which will shorten IPO settlement times from five to two days.
Trading & Investment
China Pension Market Growth Depends on Regulation Reforms – Report
28/06/2023
ASIFMA and KPMG said in a joint report that China’s pension system reforms will create new opportunities for global asset managers.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
New Report Details Misuse of Customer Funds by FTX
28/06/2023
FTX was able to remove customers’ money from their primary deposit accounts by making misrepresentations to banks.
Cryptocurrency
UK Law Commission Offers Recommendations on Digital Assets
28/06/2023
The Law Commission suggests the introduction of a distinct category of personal property to better recognise and protect the unique features of digital assets.
Capital Adequacy
EU Reaches Provisional Agreement on Basel III Implementation
28/06/2023
Elements of the final Basel III reforms would be phased in starting in January 2025, two years after the globally agreed deadline.
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