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
AML / KYC
Hong Kong Asked to Bolster Sanctions Enforcement Amid Huawei Dispute
11/12/2018
US officials have asked Hong Kong to bolster sanctions enforcement as Huawei’s deputy chairwoman stands accused of violating Iran sanctions through a Hong Kong shell company.
Fintech / Regtech
Australia Passes ‘Deeply Flawed’ Anti-Encryption Bill
11/12/2018
The powers granted under the bill allow law enforcement agencies to compel access to encrypted messages, which could have broader implications for financial services.
Market Infrastructure
Industry Bodies Seek Clarity on Temporary Recognition of UK CCPs
10/12/2018
ISDA, FIA, AFME and ICMA have written to the European Commission asking for greater clarity on proposed temporary equivalence and recognition of UK-based CCPs in a no-deal Brexit.
Capital / Liquidity
SFC Revised Code for Funds to Take Effect from January 2019
07/12/2018
Amended ‘Code on Unit Trusts and Mutual Funds’ to take effect in January with 12-month transition period. Proposals on classification of derivatives funds have been revised.
Market Infrastructure
SEBI Issues Cybersecurity Framework for Brokers, Depository Participants
04/12/2018
Stockbrokers and depository participants will have to formulate a comprehensive cyber security and cyber resilience policy document in accordance with the guidelines by April 2019.
Capital / Liquidity
No Shortage of Risks Looming Across Financial System
03/12/2018
Banking system reforms will have to adapt to new risks to mitigate the effects of the next financial crisis, said BCBS secretary general William Coen, hinting at a future ‘Basel IV’.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Singapore’s First Crypto Litigation Highlights Need for Regulatory Clarity
03/12/2018
The outcome of B2C2 v. Quoine could inform regulators’ considerations on the next set of rules for crypto exchanges, which in time may provide greater clarity for investors.
Capital / Liquidity
Financial System Risks Eased, but Higher Capital Necessary – RBNZ
30/11/2018
Though domestic financial stability risks have abated, the RBNZ said higher bank capital requirements are necessary, while also easing mortgage lending curbs.
Enforcement
RBA Discloses A$22.6m in Penalties Paid by its Subsidiaries in 2012
29/11/2018
The court-suppressed penalties were paid by the RBA subsidiaries to settle charges of conspiracy to bribe foreign officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business.
Capital / Liquidity
More Chinese Institutions to be Designated ‘Systemically Important’
29/11/2018
Regulators will designate more financial institutions as ‘too big to fail’ and subject them to additional prudential and supervisory requirements.
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