Manesh Samtani
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
AML / KYC
Singapore Officials Apologise for Exposing NRIC Numbers
22/12/2024
The mishap was attributed to a “miscommunication”. Banks, insurers reviewing NRIC practices. Security and privacy concerns persist.
AML / KYC
INTERPOL Calls for Shift Away from ‘Dehumanising’ Term ‘Pig Butchering’
22/12/2024
INTERPOL argues that the term dehumanises and shames victims of such frauds, deterring them from coming forward to seek help and provide information to authorities.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea Announces Measures to Restore FX Market Stability and Strengthen FIs
21/12/2024
Banks allowed to borrow more USD overseas; regulations on stress buffer capital and foreign currency liquidity stress tests deferred; risk weighting changes
Big Picture
US Treasury Reports on Findings from Artificial Intelligence RFI
20/12/2024
The report outlines key recommendations based on the responses to the RFI and next steps to be considered by policymakers and FIs.
ESG / Sustainability
IOSCO Launches Global Network to Support ISSB Standards Adoption
20/12/2024
IOSCO members from 31 jurisdictions have joined the network, which will support capacity-building efforts mostly in emerging markets.
Enforcement
Hong Kong ICAC, Competition Commission to Enhance Collaboration
19/12/2024
The ICAC and the Competition Commission signed an MoU to enhance collaboration in combating corruption and anti-competitive conduct
Capital / Liquidity
PBOC Warns FIs Against Excessive Bond Market Trading
19/12/2024
The PBOC revealed that comprehensive investigations were underway to crack down on possible bond market violations.
Market Infrastructure
New Zealand Proposes Measures to Boost Capital Market
19/12/2024
The measures will make it easier for KiwiSaver funds to invest in unlisted assets, and improve the attractiveness and ease of listing on NZX.
Capital / Liquidity
SFC Sets Liquidity Risk Management Expectations for MMFs
18/12/2024
MMF managers should use LMTs to ensure fair treatment of both redeeming and remaining investors when meeting redemption requests.
ESG / Sustainability
HKMA Issues New Guidance for Banks on Transition Planning
17/12/2024
The guidance covers governance, implementation strategy, engagement strategy, metrics and targets, data collection, scenario analysis, and disclosure/communication.
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