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
FATF Seeking Input on Techniques for Mitigating PF Risk
04/03/2025
The FATF aims to publish a report providing a comprehensive understanding of complex sanctions evasion schemes relevant to proliferation financing.
AML / KYC
US Treasury Suspends Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act
04/03/2025
The BOI reporting rule will be amended to “narrow the scope of the rule to foreign reporting companies only”. US citizens and companies won’t have to file BOI reports.
Securities / Derivatives
South Korea Launches ATS to Compete with KRX
04/03/2025
The new ATS, known as Nextrade, runs from 8am to 8pm, compared to 9am to 3.30pm at KRX, and offers lower transaction fees by 20-40 percent.
ESG / Sustainability
HKMA Releases Results of 2023-24 Climate Risk Stress Test
03/03/2025
The Hong Kong banking sector demonstrates “strong resilience” against severe climate-related shocks under various scenarios, HKMA said.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Launches Centralised Database Portal for Corporate Bonds
01/03/2025
SEBI said the database will enhance transparency and facilitate informed decision making amongst investors and other market participants.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC to Relax Position Limits for Key Derivatives Contracts
28/02/2025
In a bid to support market growth, the SFC is proposing to lift position limits for futures and options contracts available on three indices.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Euroclear, Digital Asset Launch ‘Tokenised Collateral Mobility Initiative’
28/02/2025
Euroclear is exploring how its experience in post-trade services can be extended into tokenised assets and digital collateral management.
Securities / Derivatives
ASIC Examines Regulatory Settings for Capital Markets
27/02/2025
ASIC is exploring how it can make public markets more attractive and enhance transparency in private markets.
Capital / Liquidity
Bangladesh Bank to End Two Repo Facilities Used by Banks
27/02/2025
The central bank aims to promote more prudent liquidity management within banks and reduce their dependence on the regulator.
Capital / Liquidity
China to Inject Capital into Banks in Coming Months – Report
27/02/2025
Agricultural Bank of China, Bank of Communications, and Postal Savings Bank of China are in the first batch of banks expected to receive capital injections.
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