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
CBDCs
UK Unveils Roadmap to Potential Digital Pound Issuance
08/02/2023
If issued, the digital pound would be subject to strict privacy standards. It would be intended for payments, non-interest-bearing, and subject to an initial cap on holdings.
Structural Regulation
South Korea to Start Opening Up Domestic FX Market
08/02/2023
In 2024, the interbank FX market will be opened to offshore financial firms that become certified as ‘registered foreign institutions’.
Cryptocurrency
Coinbase’s Exit From Japan Complicates Travel Rule Adoption
07/02/2023
With Coinbase leaving the market, Japanese VASPs using TRUST will likely have to switch to a different travel rule solution.
Tokenisation
FSC Korea Details Plans to Introduce Security Token Regulations
06/02/2023
Investors are expected to be able to trade security tokens in 2024 through the digital platforms of major securities firms. General investors will be subject to investment limits.
Cryptocurrency
Australian Treasury Issues Token Mapping Consultation Paper
06/02/2023
The paper distinguishes four major types of crypto-related products to help conceptualise how they might fit within existing regulatory frameworks.
Cybersecurity
Ransomware Attack Against ION Markets Hit Derivatives Traders
03/02/2023
The incident has forced firms to manually process derivatives trades. Ransomware gang Lockbit has threatened to publish stolen data unless a ransom is paid.
KYC & CDD
UK Deadline Passes for Foreign Property Owners to Declare Identity
02/02/2023
The register has so far established that various billionaire businessmen, political donors, criminals, and sanctioned individuals own UK property through offshore jurisdictions.
Market Abuse
SEBI Expands Adani Probe as Share Sale is Called Off
02/02/2023
Adani Group’s share sale successfully closed in the face of fraud allegations, but the conglomerate decided not to proceed. SEBI is looking for irregularities.
Cryptocurrency
UK Launches Consultation on Regulatory Framework for Crypto
01/02/2023
The framework will require crypto exchanges to define token listing standards, strengthen rules for intermediaries and custodians, and introduce a crypto market abuse regime.
Credit Risk
FSC Korea Unveils 12 Policy Initiatives in 2023 Work Plan
31/01/2023
The initiatives seek to mitigate risks related to financial stability, insolvencies, scams, and virtual assets, while also promoting innovation and fintech.
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