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
HKMA Launches Green and Sustainable Banking Initiative
08/05/2019
The measures include the development of a common framework and methodology for banks to assess how ‘green’ they are, and requirements to meet supervisory targets in this regard.
Trading & Investment
HKEX Pushes Forward Commodities Business in China
08/05/2019
HKEX is working with the Guangdong government to launch a pilot scheme for LME metals warehousing under the Greater Bay Area project.
Market Risk
CFTC Chairman Seeks Formal Guidance on Phase 5 Initial Margin
06/05/2019
Chairman Giancarlo seeks regulatory guidance clarifying that entities with calculated initial margin amounts less than $50mn need not make preparations to exchange initial margin.
Data Privacy
HKMA Urges ‘Data Ethics’ in FinTech Development
06/05/2019
The HKMA encourages authorised institutions to adopt the PCPD’s Ethical Accountability Framework in the development of fintech products and services.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Eight Firms Pass Initial Screening for GFIN Cross-Border Testing Pilot
30/04/2019
Eight out of 44 applicant firms have passed an initial screening by GFIN members, and will now develop testing plans for regulators to consider and approve.
Clearing & Post-Trade
Hong Kong Proposes Enhancements to OTC Derivatives Regime
29/04/2019
In a joint consultation, the HKMA and SFC propose to mandate the use of UTIs in OTC derivatives trade reporting, and to discontinue masking relief for all jurisdictions but China.
Structural Regulation
Closer Cooperation Key to Greater Bay Area Success – FTAHK
28/04/2019
There are significant opportunities for cross-border collaboration and integration across the Greater Bay Area, the FinTech Association of Hong Kong says in a new report.
Structural Regulation
ISDA, FIA Respond to Singapore, Australia BMR Equivalence
19/04/2019
The associations say a preferred approach would be to recognise Singapore’s and Australia’s regimes as a whole rather than the current benchmark-by-benchmark approach.
Capital Adequacy
Global Financial Market Integration Requires More Policy Work
17/04/2019
Additional policy work is needed to level the playing field for internationally active entities, according to Financial Stability Institute chairman Fernando Restoy.
Data Privacy
Hogan Lovells Releases APAC Data Protection, Cyber Security Guide
16/04/2019
The guide offers a look at the key data protection and cyber security developments of 2018, expectations for the year ahead, and guidance for effective compliance.
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