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
Australian Regulators Launch Cyber Resilience Testing Framework
09/12/2020
The ‘CORIE’ framework will initially run as an industry pilot programme, consisting of a small number of systemically important FIs.
Market Infrastructure
Singapore to Lay Foundation for Regional Carbon Credits Market
09/12/2020
Ravi Menon said there is a need for more high-quality carbon credits and more trading of such credits across borders to drive convergence towards a global price on carbon.
ESG / Sustainability
MAS Finalises Environmental Risk Management Guidelines for Banks
08/12/2020
MAS has extended the transition period from 12 months to 18 months, and says it will start engaging key banks on their implementation progress from Q2 2021.
Fintech / Regtech
Singapore, Thailand to Enable Instant Payments Link by Mid 2021
08/12/2020
Described as “the first-of-its-kind in the world”, the link will enable instant money transfers between Singapore’s PayNow and Thailand’s PromptPay.
Market Infrastructure
DSB Set to Consult on Fee Structure for UPI in January
07/12/2020
The UPI will ensure products are reported to trade repositories consistently across FSB jurisdictions. The first consultation will begin on 11 January 2021.
Capital / Liquidity
BSP Deputy Governor Outlines Key Priorities for the Year Ahead
07/12/2020
Deputy Governor Chuchi Fonacier spoke to Regulation Asia about planned measures to promote digital payments, help MSMEs, and further strengthen the banking sector.
AML / KYC
US Designates Four More Companies as Linked to Chinese Military
06/12/2020
US investors will be prohibited from buying securities issued by the four companies, which include CNOOC and SMIC, from 1 February 2021.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA, PBOC Prepare for Cross-border Testing of Digital Yuan
06/12/2020
The HKMA is also exploring options to leverage the FPS to enable instantaneous cross-border payments, according to chief executive Eddie Yue.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS Awards Licences to Four Digital Bank Applicants
06/12/2020
The licences were awarded to the Grab-Singtel consortium, a Sea Limited subsidiary, an Ant Group entity, and a consortium formed by a Chinese property giant.
Market Infrastructure
Hong Kong to Introduce Corporate Rescue Regime Next Year
03/12/2020
Shareholders, secured creditors, unsecured creditors and employees of distressed companies will all end up with better outcomes under the proposed corporate rescue procedure.
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