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
Sustainable Finance
Japan Consults on Climate Transition Finance Guidelines
12/04/2021
The guideline has been drafted in accordance with the Climate Transition Finance Handbook published by ICMA in December.
Emerging Prudential Risks
G20 to Use All Available Policy Tools for As Long As Required
11/04/2021
G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors committed to avoiding any premature withdrawal of Covid-19 support measures, in line with the FSB’s recommendations.
Anti-Money Laundering
FATF President Calls for Rethink of Regulatory Culture
09/04/2021
Dr Marcus Pleyer says supervisors and compliance officers in banks and companies mostly still take a basic tick-box approach.
Structural Regulation
PBOC Finalises Standards for Financial Holding Company Executives
08/04/2021
The regulations clarify the qualifications and filing procedures for directors, supervisors, and senior managers of financial holding companies.
Structural Regulation
G20 to Seek Consensus on Global Minimum Corporate Tax Rate
08/04/2021
Janet Yellen is calling for a global minimum corporate tax rate. France, Germany, Japan and the European Commission are backing the proposal.
Market Abuse
SFC Wins Final Appeal in 2007 Insider Dealing Case
07/04/2021
The Market Misconduct Tribunal and Court of Appeal both ruled against the SFC before the case was brought to the Court of Final Appeal.
Reporting & Disclosures
Japan FSA Issues Proposal to Revise Corporate Governance Code
07/04/2021
The changes will improve board independence, promote board diversity, and enhance climate-related and ESG disclosures by top-tier listed companies.
Emerging Prudential Risks
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.
Supervision & 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.
Anti-Money Laundering
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.
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