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
Capital / Liquidity
IMF Commends Hong Kong for Strong Buffers, Robust Policy Frameworks
12/12/2018
Years of prudent macroeconomic policies and robust financial regulation and supervision will help Hong Kong weather possible domestic and external shocks, the IMF says.
Fintech / Regtech
NAB to Migrate Core Banking Systems to Cloud
12/12/2018
National Australia Bank plans to migrate more than 300 applications, including some core banking systems, to a public cloud by the end of 2019.
Big Picture
Cyber Risk, Brexit Among Top Threats for 2019 – Survey
11/12/2018
Cybersecurity, geopolitical risks and Brexit were found to be the top three risks with possible systemic consequences for 2019, according to a new survey by DTCC.
AML / KYC
Hong Kong Asked to Bolster Sanctions Enforcement Amid Huawei Dispute
11/12/2018
US officials have asked Hong Kong to bolster sanctions enforcement as Huawei’s deputy chairwoman stands accused of violating Iran sanctions through a Hong Kong shell company.
Fintech / Regtech
Australia Passes ‘Deeply Flawed’ Anti-Encryption Bill
11/12/2018
The powers granted under the bill allow law enforcement agencies to compel access to encrypted messages, which could have broader implications for financial services.
Market Infrastructure
Industry Bodies Seek Clarity on Temporary Recognition of UK CCPs
10/12/2018
ISDA, FIA, AFME and ICMA have written to the European Commission asking for greater clarity on proposed temporary equivalence and recognition of UK-based CCPs in a no-deal Brexit.
Capital / Liquidity
SFC Revised Code for Funds to Take Effect from January 2019
07/12/2018
Amended ‘Code on Unit Trusts and Mutual Funds’ to take effect in January with 12-month transition period. Proposals on classification of derivatives funds have been revised.
Market Infrastructure
SEBI Issues Cybersecurity Framework for Brokers, Depository Participants
04/12/2018
Stockbrokers and depository participants will have to formulate a comprehensive cyber security and cyber resilience policy document in accordance with the guidelines by April 2019.
Capital / Liquidity
No Shortage of Risks Looming Across Financial System
03/12/2018
Banking system reforms will have to adapt to new risks to mitigate the effects of the next financial crisis, said BCBS secretary general William Coen, hinting at a future ‘Basel IV’.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Singapore’s First Crypto Litigation Highlights Need for Regulatory Clarity
03/12/2018
The outcome of B2C2 v. Quoine could inform regulators’ considerations on the next set of rules for crypto exchanges, which in time may provide greater clarity for investors.
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