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
Crypto / Digital Assets
HKEX Seeks ‘Unprecedented’ Market Connectivity Via LSEG Merger
11/09/2019
HKEX chief Charles Li says the merger would create the most important investment platform and risk management infrastructure for the free flow of global capital between the East and West.
AML / KYC
HKMA Offers Guidance in Response to FATF Report
06/09/2019
Banks and SVF operators are asked to explore how technology can be used to more effectively and efficiently combat risks, including through the use of analytics in monitoring.
AML / KYC
FATF Releases Mutual Evaluation Report for Hong Kong
04/09/2019
Hong Kong needs to enhance prosecution of money laundering involving crimes committed abroad and strengthen supervision of certain non-financial businesses.
Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Introduces New Liquidity Facilities for Banks
27/08/2019
The updated Liquidity Facilities Framework is part of ongoing work to maintain the integrity and stability of Hong Kong’s monetary and financial systems, said HKMA chief Norman Chan.
Market Infrastructure
China Allows Foreign Investors to Use T+3 Bond Settlement
26/08/2019
The move will further facilitate the participation of foreign institutional investors in the interbank bond market, who need the extra time to fund their trades.
Capital / Liquidity
US Regulators Approve Easing of Volcker Rule
21/08/2019
Two of five US agencies have approved the Volcker Rule revamp, which aims to simplify its requirements and give banks more flexibility to trade.
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.
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