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
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Finalises Margin Rules for Non-Cleared OTC Derivatives
13/05/2024
The master direction on VM and IM exchange for non-centrally cleared OTC derivatives will enter into force from 8 November 2024.
Fintech / Regtech
FSC Korea Unveils Operation Plan for New ATS Market
12/05/2024
The FSC will apply the best execution obligation to securities firms when Nextrade launches its new ATS platform in March 2025.
Capital / Liquidity
US Fed Releases Summary Results of Climate Scenario Analysis
12/05/2024
The six US banks that participated reported “significant data and modelling challenges”. Better Markets says the results are “appalling”.
Securities / Derivatives
SIFMA to Lead Shared Ledger Project for Multi-asset Transactions
10/05/2024
The project participants and contributors include Citi, JP Morgan, Mastercard, Swift, Visa, Broadridge, DTCC, ISDA, and others.
AML / KYC
FIs Exposed to Land Conversion-related Financial Crime Risk
09/05/2024
WWF-UK and Themis have identified vulnerabilities when it comes to handling the proceeds of land conversion-related financial crimes.
Securities / Derivatives
LegCo Panel Provides Updates on HK Stock Market Reforms
09/05/2024
The documents outline progress on paperless corporate communications, the USM regime, and extreme weather trading proposals.
Enforcement
US Trial Begins Over Collapse of Archegos Capital Management
09/05/2024
Archegos Founder Bill Hwang is charged with racketeering conspiracy, securities fraud, wire fraud and market manipulation.
Crypto / Digital Assets
FTX to Make Full Repayment to Non-Government Creditors
09/05/2024
Under the reorganisation plan, up to 98% of non-government creditors will receive about 118% of their claims in cash.
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Sets New Targets for Inspections of IPO Applicants
09/05/2024
The inspections involve scrutiny of old business deals, personal bank accounts, and examinations of mobile phones and laptops.
Sanctions
FinCEN Issues Advisory to Help FIs Detect Terrorist Financing
08/05/2024
The Advisory describes how Iran finances terrorist organisations and provides red flags to aid in detection, prevention, and reporting.
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