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
ESG / Sustainability
SEBI Proposes New Requirements for ESG Funds in India
27/10/2021
ESG-labelled funds will have to invest at least 80% of total assets in ESG themed securities, and disclose measures taken to mitigate greenwashing risks and reliance on third party scores.
Market Infrastructure
China: Top Policymakers Issue Climate Transition Guidance
26/10/2021
The guidance includes measures to develop the green finance sector, provide low-cost funds for green projects, and expand the carbon trading market.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA to Bolster Regtech Talent Through New Skills Framework
25/10/2021
The HKMA will launch a new ECF on Fintech by year-end. It will incorporate a set of competency standards and training curriculum that apply to regtech practitioners.
AML / KYC
FATF Concludes Plenary, Finalises Work in Key Areas
23/10/2021
The FATF will issue updated guidance for VASPs next week. A statement on Afghanistan was released. Beneficial ownership and cross-border payments also in focus.
AML / KYC
US Signals More Balanced Approach to Sanctions Policy
23/10/2021
The US will move to a sanctions policy that is more clearly linked to policy objectives and reduces harm caused to individuals and businesses.
Market Infrastructure
MAS Consults on Revisions to BCM Guidelines
23/10/2021
The guidelines emphasise the need for FIs to take an end-to-end view in ensuring the continuous delivery of critical business services and functions.
AML / KYC
Australia Senate Report Proposes New Crypto Licensing Regime
21/10/2021
The committee recommends a new category of market licence be created for crypto exchanges and a new company structure for DeFi platforms.
Enforcement
MAS Proposes to Improve Fairness of Appeals Process
21/10/2021
Proposed changes to the Appeals Regulations would allow appellants to review MAS’ reasons for a decision before filing their petition for appeal.
AML / KYC
FATF Addresses Pandora Papers With New BO Requirements
21/10/2021
The FATF proposes countries be required to assess the AML/CTF risks associated with foreign-created legal persons, and take steps to manage and mitigate them.
PBOC Says Evergrande Risks ‘Controllable’, as Risks Spill Over
20/10/2021
While PBOC officials are framing the Evergrande crisis as an isolated situation, problems in the property sector have broader implications for banks and investor confidence.
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