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
AUSTRAC Issues Draft Guidance on AML/CTF Outsourcing Arrangements
27/02/2024
The guidance is intended to help reporting entities comply with their AML/CTF obligations when outsourcing to external providers.
Big Picture
FSB Warns of ‘Challenging Outlook’ for Global Financial Stability
27/02/2024
The FSB is analysing the financial stability implications of tokenisation and AI, and taking stock of regulatory initiatives on nature-related financial risks.
ESG / Sustainability
Korea Unveils Initial Details of ‘Corporate Value-up Programme’
27/02/2024
The programme is designed to encourage listed companies to engage in voluntary efforts to improve governance, boost corporate value and enhance shareholder returns.
HKMA Issues Updated Guidance on Suitability Assessments
26/02/2024
The guidance focuses on the portfolio-based approach to suitability assessment, which HKMA says improves efficiency in the selling process.
Capital / Liquidity
CFTC Grants TAIFEX Exemption to Clear Swaps for US Participants
26/02/2024
TAIFEX has relied on temporary no-action relief since September 2022. ‘Exempt DCO’ status gives it a lasting right to clear OTC derivatives for US participants.
AML / KYC
FATF Plenary Concludes With Beneficial Ownership, NPOs, Crypto in Focus
23/02/2024
Kenya and Namibia were added to the FATF’s grey list while Barbados, Gibraltar, Uganda and the UAE were removed.
AML / KYC
Three FIUs Issue Guidance on Russia Sanctions Evasion
23/02/2024
The FIUs of Canada, Netherlands and Germany issued a joint advisory providing indicators to aid in the detection of dual-use goods trade involving Russia.
Sanctions
UK Unveils More Than 50 New Sanctions Targeting Russia
23/02/2024
The sanctions targets include Russian diamond companies, weapons manufacturers, and three China-based companies.
Securities / Derivatives
Regulatory Measures Not Aimed at Restricting Selling: CSRC
23/02/2024
The CSRC said investors’ rights to trade fairly and freely will be protected, but that it would continue to crack down on abnormal trading and illegal activities.
ESG / Sustainability
Hong Kong Launches New Tools to Improve GHG Reporting
22/02/2024
The calculation tool will help SMEs calculate GHG emissions; the estimation tool will help FIs estimate emissions of investees and borrowers.
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