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
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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