Manesh Samtani

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    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

    China Advisor Urges Creation of National Cryptocurrency Exchange

    07/03/2018

    Top political advisor says national exchange and cryptocurrency approval system should be jointly overseen by central bank and securities regulator.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Thailand Edges Closer to Cryptocurrency Regulation

    05/03/2018

    Securities regulator to propose regulations for initial coin offerings and other forms of cryptocurrency investment.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Taiwan to Explore Blockchain-based Payments System

    04/03/2018

    New central bank governor suggests artificial intelligence, big data and blockchain technology will revolutionise Taiwan’s financial landscape.

    Capital / Liquidity

    FSB Publishes Hong Kong Peer Review

    03/03/2018

    Completion of reform implementation and greater transparency needed for OTC derivatives market; resolution framework can be improved.

    Market Infrastructure

    Bursa Malaysia Targets T+2 Securities Settlement

    02/03/2018

    Other market boosting measures include a stamp duty waiver for stocks, as well as new ETF, ASEAN-centric and derivatives product launches.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    China Targets Cryptocurrency Facilitators

    02/03/2018

    Regulators are targeting firms that allow Chinese citizens to trade cryptocurrencies with local bank and online-payment accounts.

    AML / KYC

    CBA Defends Against Regulators’ Allegations

    01/03/2018

    The bank says its employees did not adversely impact the BBSW as ASIC claims, denies AUSTRAC allegations of systemic AML noncompliance.

    AML / KYC

    Malaysia Issues AML/CTF Policy for Cryptocurrency Exchanges

    01/03/2018

    Cryptocurrency exchanges are required to fully identify all customers and monitor for money laundering and terrorist financing activities.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong’s Fintech Sandbox Risks Alienating Innovators

    28/02/2018

    HKMA financial technology sandbox needs to evolve to maximise value for all concerned, a new study suggests.

    Market Infrastructure

    RBI Mandates Integration of SWIFT in Core Banking Software

    26/02/2018

    Punjab National Bank says $1.8bn fraud went undetected because staff failed to enter SWIFT instructions in core banking software.

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