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
Market Infrastructure
Russian Central Bank Intervenes to Support Crashing Ruble
29/11/2024
The ruble’s sharp fall to levels not seen since March 2022 is attributed to sanctions imposed by the US on Gazprombank.
Crypto / Digital Assets
UK FCA Unveils Plans for Crypto Regulation, Tokenisation
28/11/2024
Several discussion papers and consultations will be issued between now and early 2026. The new crypto regime will go live within 2026.
Enforcement
US Charges Against Gautam Adani Have Had Extensive Impacts
27/11/2024
Opposition parties demand parliamentary probe; Kenya cancels deals; Sri Lanka opens investigation; Global banks halting credit.
AML / KYC
Wolfsberg Group Defines Key Terms Related to Digital Assets
27/11/2024
The definitions are intended to serve as a foundational reference for assessing ML/TF risks and developing appropriate controls for digital assets.
Capital / Liquidity
FSB Publishes 2024 List of Global Systemically Important Banks
27/11/2024
Groupe Crédit Agricole has been moved to a higher bucket and Bank of America has been moved to a lower bucket. There are no other changes.
Fintech / Regtech
IOSCO Publishes Final Guidance on Post Trade Risk Reduction Services
26/11/2024
The guidance addresses risks relating to control and governance around algorithms, fair treatment of participants, data protection, and other areas.
ESG / Sustainability
SFC Sets Expectations on Due Diligence on ESG Service Providers
26/11/2024
Asset managers should “reasonably understand the ESG products provided by the third-party ESG service providers”.
Securities / Derivatives
IOSCO Publishes Results from Review of Derivatives Market Regulation
26/11/2024
The review highlighted challenges jurisdictions have faced in implementing key principles for regulating and supervising derivatives markets.
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong Connectivity With Mainland Set to Increase
25/11/2024
China Vice-Premier He Lifeng, CSRC Chairman Wu Qing and HKMA Chief Eddie Yue discussed new initiatives at the Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit.
Securities / Derivatives
IOSCO Proposes Measures to Tackle Pre-Hedging Risks
23/11/2024
IOSCO proposes recommendations to guide regulators in determining acceptable pre-hedging practices and managing the associated conduct risks effectively.
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