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
Sanctions
EU to Extend Sanctions Regime to Cover Corruption
04/05/2023
The EU would be able to target serious acts of corruption worldwide with travel bans and asset freezes, similar to the US Magnitsky Act.
Capital / Liquidity
ESMA Follows Through with De-recognition of Indian CCPs
03/05/2023
So far Indian markets have not faced disruptions. This is attributed to the concessions provided by French and German regulators.
Capital / Liquidity
US Regulators Conclude Reviews into SVB, Signature Failures
01/05/2023
The Fed, FDIC and NYDFS say SVB and Signature Bank were mismanaged, but that regulatory and supervisory lapses also contributed to their failures.
Capital / Liquidity
JPMorgan to Assume First Republic Bank’s Deposits and Loans
01/05/2023
The FDIC will provide loss share agreements as well as $50bn in financing. The cost to the Deposit Insurance Fund is estimated at $13bn.
AML / KYC
SFC Chief Julia Leung Offers View Into 2023 Priorities
29/04/2023
Julia Leung said the SFC will issue the new virtual assets rules in May, and that it developing a free carbon emissions calculator tool to help SMEs in climate-related reporting.
AML / KYC
HKMA Offers Guidance on VASP Account Opening
28/04/2023
Deputy chief Arthur Yuen said the HKMA expects regulated VASPs to be able to open a bank account in Hong Kong through a reasonable process.
Capital / Liquidity
Standoff Could Push First Republic Bank into Receivership
27/04/2023
Large banks are seeking government support to help First Republic Bank, but the government is currently unwilling to intervene.
Capital / Liquidity
Credit Suisse Reveals Scale of Outflows Pre-UBS Deal
27/04/2023
UBS is expected to record up to $57bn in profits in Q2 as a result of the deal, the largest ever banking profit recorded.
Market Infrastructure
Cboe Global Markets Unveils New 1-Day Volatility Index
27/04/2023
The VIX1D measures the expected “current trading day” volatility of the S&P 500 Index, whereas the existing VIX Index reflects expected volatility 30 days out.
AML / KYC
HK Bank-to-bank Information Sharing Platform to Launch in June
26/04/2023
Authorities are also considering co-locating bank staff at the ADCC, as this has helped to reduce stop payment response times and enhance loss recoveries in other jurisdictions like Singapore.
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