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
Securities / Derivatives
Singapore Retail Investors Underrepresented in Bond Restructuring
26/04/2023
The Law Reform Committee of the Singapore Academy of Law proposes reforms to improve Singapore’s framework for bond restructuring.
AML / KYC
HKMA Sets Loss-Sharing Expectations for Payment Card Fraud
26/04/2023
To the extent that the cardholders have not acted fraudulently or with gross negligence, they “should not be held liable for the unauthorised transactions”.
AML / KYC
Crypto Industry Needs ‘Unified Approach’ to Travel Rule Compliance
25/04/2023
A new report from Notabene offers insight into how prepared crypto firms are for upcoming regulatory deadlines relating to the Travel Rule.
ESG / Sustainability
HKMA Enhances Climate Risk Stress Testing Framework
24/04/2023
Key enhancements include the introduction of a new five-year scenario, additional assessment requirements, and more detailed reporting requirements.
ESG / Sustainability
Hong Kong the Top Market for ESG Investment Training
24/04/2023
Paul Moody explains why CFA Institute has seen more growth around its ESG certificate in Hong Kong than in any other market globally.
AML / KYC
European Parliament Gives Final Approval on MiCA Law
21/04/2023
MiCA is expected to come into force around July; provisions relating to stablecoins from July 2024; and provisions relating to CASPs and the travel rule from January 2025.
Sanctions
Lack of Vessel Ownership Data an Indicator of High Risk
20/04/2023
69.2% of vessels with unknown beneficial owners have engaged in risky or sanction-violating behaviour, report finds.
Crypto / Digital Assets
BIS, BOE Unveil Findings from Payments Synchronisation Project
19/04/2023
Project Meridian demonstrated the ability to synchronise property ownership transfer with payment settlement using central bank money.
Crypto / Digital Assets
SEC Chair Gensler Defends Regulatory, Anti-Crypto Agenda
19/04/2023
Regulation by enforcement is not sufficient nor sustainable, House Financial Services Committee chair Patrick McHenry told SEC chair Gary Gensler.
AML / KYC
New Singapore Bills Target Money Mules, Singpass Abuse
18/04/2023
The MHA and SNDGO proposed amendments that will empower the police to prosecute money mules and those who sell and trade Singpass credentials.
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