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
Market Infrastructure
HKMA, Hong Kong Banks Pledge Leniency for SME Borrowers
17/10/2019
Nine major Hong Kong banks have pledged to help SME customers that encounter financial difficulties by adopting accommodative lending policies.
AML / KYC
Technology Offers New Means to Fight Financial Crime: MAS
17/10/2019
At the ICA’s 2nd Annual APAC Conference this week, MAS assistant managing director Loo Siew Yee talked about the new techniques being used to improve AML/CFT detection and risk mitigation.
Big Picture
FSB Highlights Market Fragmentation Issues in Letter to G20
15/10/2019
In a letter to the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors, the FSB says the development of post-crisis reforms is “nearly complete”, but implementation progress remains uneven.
Big Picture
China, Indonesia Lead Emerging Markets in Sustainable Banking
14/10/2019
China and Indonesia have demonstrated pioneering policy actions and regulatory initiatives, resulting in changing practices at financial institutions, the Sustainable Banking Network says.
Market Infrastructure
BOJ Deputy Governor Calls for Collective Action on LIBOR Transition
13/10/2019
LIBOR’s permanent discontinuation will be one of the “most significant events in global financial history”, BOJ deputy governor Masayoshi Amamiya said at ASIFMA’s Annual Conference.
Securities / Derivatives
Stricter Foreign Investment Approvals Will Hurt Japan Markets
11/10/2019
A proposal to adjust the notification threshold for foreign investors in Japan is reportedly being called “idiotic” by JPX chief Akira Kiyota.
Fintech / Regtech
Innovation Hubs Are More Effective Than Sandboxes
10/10/2019
Innovation hubs provide all the benefits associated with regulatory sandboxes, while avoiding most of the downsides, says a new paper from UNSW Law.
Crypto / Digital Assets
SFC Details Rules for Virtual Asset Fund Managers
07/10/2019
The SFC has published new requirements for virtual asset fund managers, relating to capital, best execution, liquidity and custody, among other areas.
New HKMA Chief Signals Priorities for Term Ahead
04/10/2019
Incoming HKMA chief Eddie Yue vowed to defend Hong Kong’s currency peg, promote market development opportunities, and foster a better ecosystem for fintech, regtech and suptech.
Securities / Derivatives
HKMA Updates Rules on Sales of Banking Products
27/09/2019
Banks may not sell investment, insurance and MPF products in areas that are used for deposit-taking activities, and the face-to-face sales process must be audio-recorded.
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