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
Big Picture
US Treasury Reports on Findings from Artificial Intelligence RFI
20/12/2024
The report outlines key recommendations based on the responses to the RFI and next steps to be considered by policymakers and FIs.
ESG / Sustainability
IOSCO Launches Global Network to Support ISSB Standards Adoption
20/12/2024
IOSCO members from 31 jurisdictions have joined the network, which will support capacity-building efforts mostly in emerging markets.
Enforcement
Hong Kong ICAC, Competition Commission to Enhance Collaboration
19/12/2024
The ICAC and the Competition Commission signed an MoU to enhance collaboration in combating corruption and anti-competitive conduct
Capital / Liquidity
PBOC Warns FIs Against Excessive Bond Market Trading
19/12/2024
The PBOC revealed that comprehensive investigations were underway to crack down on possible bond market violations.
Market Infrastructure
New Zealand Proposes Measures to Boost Capital Market
19/12/2024
The measures will make it easier for KiwiSaver funds to invest in unlisted assets, and improve the attractiveness and ease of listing on NZX.
Capital / Liquidity
SFC Sets Liquidity Risk Management Expectations for MMFs
18/12/2024
MMF managers should use LMTs to ensure fair treatment of both redeeming and remaining investors when meeting redemption requests.
ESG / Sustainability
HKMA Issues New Guidance for Banks on Transition Planning
17/12/2024
The guidance covers governance, implementation strategy, engagement strategy, metrics and targets, data collection, scenario analysis, and disclosure/communication.
AML / KYC
Singapore Plan to Unmask NRIC Numbers Raises Privacy Concerns
17/12/2024
Singapore’s government says NRIC numbers will be made public and should be used the same way people use their names.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Bank Indonesia Completes Stage One PoC Testing for CBDC
17/12/2024
Bank Indonesia published a report presenting the PoC findings and outlining focus areas for future exploration, including digital securities.
Fintech / Regtech
Revised Outsourcing Rules for Banks Take Effect in Singapore
16/12/2024
Banks and merchant banks have to maintain a register of outsourced services and re-perform due diligence within 2 years of engaging a service provider.
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