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
China Eases Rules for Foreign Investment in Domestic Stocks
02/11/2024
China lowered the asset requirement, shareholding ratio and lock-up period for foreign strategic investors in domestic stocks.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC Sets May 2025 Effective Date for New Market Sounding Guidelines
01/11/2024
The SFC has narrowed the scope of the market sounding guidelines and clarified some requirements in response to market feedback.
AML / KYC
FATF Consults on Revisions to Promote Financial Inclusion
31/10/2024
The proposed revisions aim to better promote financial inclusion through increased focus on proportionality and simplified measures in the risk-based approach.
Fintech / Regtech
China Launches New Credit Information Sharing Platform
31/10/2024
The platform supplies information about SMEs to lenders to support pre-loan review, loan evaluation and post-loan management processes.
ESG / Sustainability
Thailand Consults on 2nd Version of Sustainable Finance Taxonomy
30/10/2024
The updated draft taxonomy covers agriculture, buildings and real estate, the manufacturing industry, and waste management.
Securities / Derivatives
CME Group Receives Approval to Establish New FCM Unit
30/10/2024
The approval has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest that could arise from CME Group having an FCM under the same roof as its market operations.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong Considering Tax Breaks to Promote Virtual Asset Market
30/10/2024
Christopher Hui said the government will introduce further tax concessions for fund managers and family offices to promote the development of certain asset classes, including virtual assets.
Capital / Liquidity
China: Major State-owned Banks Start Lowering Mortgage Rates
30/10/2024
The move is expected to benefit 50 million households, enabling them to save an estimated CNY 150 billion (USD 21 billion) a year.
Fintech / Regtech
Hong Kong Sets Policy Approach to AI Development
28/10/2024
The Hong Kong government will promote the development of AI in the financial sector, subject to proper governance and risk mitigation being in place.
Crypto / Digital Assets
SFC Announces Next Steps for Hong Kong Virtual Asset Regime
28/10/2024
More VATP applicants will be licensed by year-end, and a consultative panel comprising all licensees will be established in 2025 to draw lessons for new licensing frameworks.
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