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

    Fintech / Regtech

    No Ban on Cryptocurrency, says Malaysia Finance Minister

    05/01/2018

    Exchanges to be recognised by central bank once regulations are in place; draft guidelines on reporting obligations to come into force early 2018.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Korea Clamps Down on Cryptocurrency Speculation

    02/01/2018

    Traders can only use real names to open cyptocurrency accounts, must be authenticated by banks under state regulatory jurisdiction.

    Philippines Forges Ahead with Bitcoin Legitimisation

    18/12/2017

    Central bank to regulate virtual currencies for remittance, payments; not yet ready to endorse bitcoin as a currency.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Asia Advances Consensus on Bitcoin Regulation

    22/06/2017

    Amid the increased popularisation of bitcoin and other virtual currencies in recent years, regulatory authorities across Asia Pacific have been […]

    Securities / Derivatives

    US Lawmakers Subpoena JPM, BofA Chiefs Over CATL's Hong Kong IPO

    House committee demands information on banks' role in CATL listing, citing the battery giant's alleged ties to China's military.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Thailand Proposes Crypto Spending Sandbox Trial for Tourists

    Regulators have launched a consultation on a plan to let foreign visitors convert digital assets to baht for local spending.

    AML / KYC

    Basel Institute Report Highlights APAC Financial Crime Risks, Asset Recovery Successes

    The 2024 annual report details progress in tackling green corruption in Indonesia and updates its widely used AML Index.

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