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
Anti-Money Laundering
Technology, Multi-Agency Cooperation in Focus at HKMA
11/10/2018
At the Refinitiv Pan Asian Regulatory Summit, HKMA’s Carmen Chu discussed how technology and cooperation with authorities contributes to a safe and clean financial centre.
Cryptocurrency
MAS to Help Crypto Firms Access Banking Services – Report
11/10/2018
Ravi Menon told Bloomberg that MAS is trying to bring banks and crypto startups together to see if an understanding can be reached.
Clearing & Post-Trade
ISDA, EU Industry Bodies Warn of ‘Cliff Edge’ Effects ‘No Deal’ Brexit
10/10/2018
New paper proposes steps that can be taken now to mitigate potentially systemic consequences of the UK leaving the EU without a withdrawal agreement and transition period in place.
Clearing & Post-Trade
HKEX to Roll Out Nasdaq Real-Time Risk Technology
10/10/2018
The technology provides HKEX with a single point-of-entry for risk management across its markets and enables CCPs more efficient operations and regulatory compliance.
Market Abuse
SFC to ‘Vigorously Pursue’ Individuals Culpable for Misconduct
10/10/2018
The SFC will do “whatever it takes” to tackle capital markets misconduct, said deputy chief executive Julia Leung at the 2018 Refinitiv Pan Asian Regulatory Summit.
Data Privacy
Malaysia Seeks GDPR-Style Data Protection Laws
09/10/2018
Malaysia needs to be on par with global legislation on data protection such as GDPR, said Minister Gobind Singh Deo at a recent conference.
Trading & Investment
Hong Kong, UK Sign Mutual Recognition of Funds Agreement
09/10/2018
The agreement allows eligible funds in Hong Kong and the UK to be distributed in each other’s market through a streamlined process.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Japan’s Suruga Bank Ordered to Halt Property Lending
08/10/2018
The bank was found to have extended inappropriate loans to businesses related to its founding members based on falsified proof of income and assets.
Trading & Investment
Chi-X Australia Launches Transferable Custody Receipts in Apple Inc
08/10/2018
Deutsche-issued TraCRs represent a new mechanism for Australian investors to gain exposure to overseas listed companies, starting with Apple Inc.
Clearing & Post-Trade
BOT Pilot to Reduce Government Bond Settlement to T+2
05/10/2018
The pilot uses distributed ledger technology to enhance efficiency, transparency and security while reducing operating costs in the sales of government savings bonds.
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