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
Fintech / Regtech
HKEX Explores AI Use to Review Issuer Disclosures
03/02/2020
In the initial stage, HKEX has applied artificial intelligence to identify listed companies’ disclosures as required by some selected rules.
Securities / Derivatives
China Moves to Stabilise Market Amid Coronavirus Fears
03/02/2020
The CSRC has reportedly issued a verbal directive preventing brokers from selling borrowed shares, among other formal measures.
Capital / Liquidity
Further Volcker Rule Easing Proposed, Despite Dissenting Voices
01/02/2020
The proposed revisions seek to relax the Volcker Rule’s general prohibition on banks investing in hedge funds, private equity funds and credit funds.
Market Infrastructure
FCA Issues Guidance on Brexit Transition Period
31/01/2020
During the 11-month transition period, EU law will continue to apply in the UK, including passporting arrangements and consumer rights protections.
Chinese Regulators Announce Coronavirus Support Measures
30/01/2020
PBOC has extended the Lunar New Year closure of financial markets until 3 February and vowed to inject liquidity into the markets when they reopen.
AML / KYC
Sanctions Screening Short Cuts Not Worth the Risk: Refinitiv
29/01/2020
Increasingly aggressive US sanctions policies highlight the need for financial institutions to adopt and implement a sophisticated risk-based approach to compliance.
AML / KYC
Singapore’s Payment Services Act Comes Into Force
28/01/2020
The PS Act gives MAS formal supervisory powers over technology, cybersecurity and AML/CFT controls at payment services firms, including cryptocurrency and e-wallet companies.
Market Infrastructure
Australia Proposes Broad Extension of Financial Accountability Regime
24/01/2020
FAR will replace BEAR and apply to insurers, superannuation entities, financial holding companies and eventually ASIC licensees, with higher penalties for breaches.
ESG / Sustainability
BIS Calls on Central Banks to Coordinate Action on Climate Change
21/01/2020
Without coordinated action, a new global financial crisis triggered by climate change would render central banks and financial supervisors powerless.
Market Infrastructure
Trade Deal to Enable Early Entry of US Firms to China
16/01/2020
Under the agreement, the December timeline for China’s removal of foreign ownership limits in the securities sector is brought forward to April.
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