Manesh Samtani
Manesh Samtani is the Editor at Regulation Asia, where he leads the regional news desk from Hong Kong, directing coverage of critical regulatory developments impacting financial services across APAC. Manesh specialises in analysing how new rules and technologies are reshaping banking, capital markets, and the fight against financial crime, providing finance professionals, compliance leaders, and policymakers with the intelligence they need to navigate risk and understand the impact of regulatory change in the region. manesh@regulationasia.com
Articles by Manesh Samtani
ESG / Sustainability
FSAP Stress Tests to Prioritise Climate Risk Assessments: IMF
08/02/2020
The IMF is adding climate-related factors to its existing stress-testing methodology to help government and private-sector leaders prepare for potential financial shocks.
AML / KYC
RUSI-ACAMS Survey Reveals Proliferation Finance Implementation Gaps
08/02/2020
A global survey of sanctions professionals reveals a lack of industry awareness of proliferation finance risks, and a lack of focus on this area in compliance programmes.
HKMA Urges ‘Sympathetic Stance’ for Borrowers Affected by Coronavirus
07/02/2020
The HKMA is encouraging banks to adopt a sympathetic stance to customers facing coronavirus-related difficulties and to consider offering relief on debt repayment and fees.
Fintech / Regtech
HKEX Explores AI Use to Review Issuer Disclosures
03/02/2020
In the initial stage, HKEX has applied artificial intelligence to identify listed companies’ disclosures as required by some selected rules.
Securities / Derivatives
China Moves to Stabilise Market Amid Coronavirus Fears
03/02/2020
The CSRC has reportedly issued a verbal directive preventing brokers from selling borrowed shares, among other formal measures.
Capital / Liquidity
Further Volcker Rule Easing Proposed, Despite Dissenting Voices
01/02/2020
The proposed revisions seek to relax the Volcker Rule’s general prohibition on banks investing in hedge funds, private equity funds and credit funds.
Market Infrastructure
FCA Issues Guidance on Brexit Transition Period
31/01/2020
During the 11-month transition period, EU law will continue to apply in the UK, including passporting arrangements and consumer rights protections.
Chinese Regulators Announce Coronavirus Support Measures
30/01/2020
PBOC has extended the Lunar New Year closure of financial markets until 3 February and vowed to inject liquidity into the markets when they reopen.
AML / KYC
Sanctions Screening Short Cuts Not Worth the Risk: Refinitiv
29/01/2020
Increasingly aggressive US sanctions policies highlight the need for financial institutions to adopt and implement a sophisticated risk-based approach to compliance.
AML / KYC
Singapore’s Payment Services Act Comes Into Force
28/01/2020
The PS Act gives MAS formal supervisory powers over technology, cybersecurity and AML/CFT controls at payment services firms, including cryptocurrency and e-wallet companies.
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