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
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
S. Korean Regulators to Probe All Private Fund Operators
04/07/2020
A new inter-agency team, led by the FSS, will be established by mid-July, and refer any illegalities detected to authorities for ‘swift action’ including prosection.
Cloud & Infrastructure
BIS Innovation Hub Can Draw Lessons from GFIN
03/07/2020
As the BIS Innovation Hub widens its reach, success will rely on its ability to cultivate a supportive ecosystem which includes financial institutions and innovators alike.
Climate Risk
HKMA Sets Out Principles for Supervisory Approach on Climate
01/07/2020
The HKMA expects the results of the industry greenness self-assessments in August 2020, which will inform its supervisory expectations ahead of a consultation next year.
Liquidity Risk
Covid-19 Liquidity Issues to Morph into Solvency Threat: BIS
30/06/2020
Once the acute illiquidity phase of the crisis passes and insolvency problems emerge, the onus of crisis management will shift from central banks to fiscal authorities.
PEPs & Sanctions
Hong Kong Autonomy Act Advances in US Congress
26/06/2020
Once signed into law, the Act will authorise the use of sanctions against individuals, entities and financial institutions in response to China’s new national security law for Hong Kong.
Climate Risk
MAS Consults on Environmental Risk Management Guidelines for FIs
25/06/2020
The guidelines set out MAS’ supervisory expectations for banks, insurers and asset managers in their governance, risk management, and disclosure of environmental risk.
Anti-Money Laundering
FATF Report Addresses ‘Global Threat’ of Illegal Wildlife Trade
25/06/2020
The FATF calls for a coordinated response from public authorities, the private sector and civil society to identify and disrupt financial flows from illegal wildlife trade.
CBDCs
CBDCs Could Amount to ‘Sea Change’ for Payments: BIS
24/06/2020
Covid-19 has highlighted unequal access to payment services for low-income and vulnerable groups. CBDCs present an opportunity to address this shortcoming.
Trading & Investment
‘Time is Ripe’ for Hong Kong to Launch A-share Derivatives: CSRC
23/06/2020
CSRC vice chairman Fang Xinghai says the launch of A-share based financial derivatives will bolster Hong Kong as an international financial centre, while also benefitting China’s capital markets.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
BaFin Efficacy Called into Question for Wirecard Handling
22/06/2020
Last February, BaFin responded to whistleblower allegations and critical media reports by banning short-selling in Wirecard and filing criminal charges against journalists.
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