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. [email protected]
Articles by Manesh Samtani
Market Infrastructure
IOSCO Declares Certain Credit Sensitive Rates Non-Compliant
04/07/2023
IOSCO’s statement comes after the final five settings of USD LIBOR were published for the last time on Friday, marking the end of a more than 50 year old benchmark.
Market Infrastructure
Singapore Finalises Approach for Transitioning SIBOR Loans to SORA
30/06/2023
Recommendations finalised for how adjustment spreads should be set for converting SIBOR loans to a SORA reference rate.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Signs Beijing, Ningbo MoUs to Boost New Listings
30/06/2023
The MoU with Beijing Stock Exchange will support cross-listings. The Ningbo MoU will support Ningbo-based companies in listing in Hong Kong.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC to Further Enhance Market Connectivity With Mainland
28/06/2023
SFC chief Julia Leung said at an ASIFMA event that new Mainland-based derivatives contracts will be launched in Hong Kong.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Says New IPO Settlement Platform Will Launch in October
28/06/2023
HKEX has completed external user testing for the launch of FINI, which will shorten IPO settlement times from five to two days.
Big Picture
China Pension Market Growth Depends on Regulation Reforms – Report
28/06/2023
ASIFMA and KPMG said in a joint report that China’s pension system reforms will create new opportunities for global asset managers.
Crypto / Digital Assets
New Report Details Misuse of Customer Funds by FTX
28/06/2023
FTX was able to remove customers’ money from their primary deposit accounts by making misrepresentations to banks.
Crypto / Digital Assets
UK Law Commission Offers Recommendations on Digital Assets
28/06/2023
The Law Commission suggests the introduction of a distinct category of personal property to better recognise and protect the unique features of digital assets.
Capital / Liquidity
EU Reaches Provisional Agreement on Basel III Implementation
28/06/2023
Elements of the final Basel III reforms would be phased in starting in January 2025, two years after the globally agreed deadline.
AML / KYC
Russia Identified as “High Risk” Jurisdiction in New Report
27/06/2023
AML think tank Themis says the threat Russia poses to the integrity of the global financial system has been increasing.
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