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
Big Picture
Premature Withdrawal of Support May Threaten Financial Stability: FSB
07/04/2021
As public support is phased out, the ability of banks and non-bank financial institutions to bear risks and provide financing will be critical, the FSB says.
Enforcement
US SEC Opens Preliminary Investigation into Archegos Collapse
06/04/2021
Credit Suisse expects a $4.7bn loss from the collapse of Archegos. The bank has suspended share buybacks, cut its dividend, and announced the departure of seven key executives.
AML / KYC
Australia Lags Regional Peers on DNFBP Regulation: Report
03/04/2021
Australia is sending a message to financial criminals around the world that its lawyers, accountants and property market are open for business.
AML / KYC
Hong Kong to Allow Companies to Conceal Director Identities
03/04/2021
The proposal will hamper the ability of investors, banks, property agents, researchers and journalists to carry out due diligence on transactions and counterparties.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Proposes to Streamline Listing Regime for Overseas Issuers
03/04/2021
The proposed changes provide an easier path to a Hong Kong listing particularly for Chinese companies under pressure to delist from US exchanges.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX Opens Consultation on SPACs Listing Framework
02/04/2021
At least 90 percent of IPO proceeds will have to be placed in escrow pending a SPAC’s acquisition of a target company.
Market Infrastructure
Singapore Announces End-date for SOR Derivatives
01/04/2021
Banks are asked to cease issuance of SOR derivatives and SIBOR-linked financial products by end-September 2021.
ESG / Sustainability
BOJ, FSA Highlight Ongoing Initiatives to Address Climate Risk
31/03/2021
Bank examinations will include assessments of efforts to address climate-related risks, and work is underway to identify possible approaches to climate-related scenario analysis.
Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Issues Guidance on Reporting ARR Positions in IRRBB Returns
30/03/2021
The guidelines say alternative volatility estimates may be used value new ARR options in cases where there is not enough implied interest rate volatility data.
Securities / Derivatives
Hedge Fund Collapse Sparks Billions in Losses for Banks
30/03/2021
The SEC, FSA, and FINMA are monitoring the situation, after the collapse of Archegos Capital Management left Nomura and Credit Suisse with billions in losses.
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