Manesh Samtani
Manesh Samtani is Editor at Regulation Asia, where he leads the editorial and research teams from Hong Kong. His work examines how regulatory change and technology are reshaping banking and financial markets, with a particular focus on digital assets, financial crime and sanctions. Manesh is a former securities industry practitioner and holds a bachelor's degree in finance and banking. [email protected]
Articles by Manesh Samtani
Climate Risk
HKMA Releases Results of 2023-24 Climate Risk Stress Test
03/03/2025
The Hong Kong banking sector demonstrates “strong resilience” against severe climate-related shocks under various scenarios, HKMA said.
Market Data & Technology
SEBI Launches Centralised Database Portal for Corporate Bonds
01/03/2025
SEBI said the database will enhance transparency and facilitate informed decision making amongst investors and other market participants.
Trading & Investment
SFC to Relax Position Limits for Key Derivatives Contracts
28/02/2025
In a bid to support market growth, the SFC is proposing to lift position limits for futures and options contracts available on three indices.
Tokenisation
Euroclear, Digital Asset Launch ‘Tokenised Collateral Mobility Initiative’
28/02/2025
Euroclear is exploring how its experience in post-trade services can be extended into tokenised assets and digital collateral management.
Structural Regulation
ASIC Examines Regulatory Settings for Capital Markets
27/02/2025
ASIC is exploring how it can make public markets more attractive and enhance transparency in private markets.
Liquidity Risk
Bangladesh Bank to End Two Repo Facilities Used by Banks
27/02/2025
The central bank aims to promote more prudent liquidity management within banks and reduce their dependence on the regulator.
Capital Adequacy
China to Inject Capital into Banks in Coming Months – Report
27/02/2025
Agricultural Bank of China, Bank of Communications, and Postal Savings Bank of China are in the first batch of banks expected to receive capital injections.
Trading & Investment
Hong Kong Unveils New Measures to Boost Status as Global Hub
27/02/2025
HKEX is preparing for T+1 settlement and planning a new listing channel for technology firms. Government to issue new policy statement on virtual assets.
PEPs & Sanctions
US-made Goods Being Diverted to Russia via India – Report
27/02/2025
Shipments to India from Boeing, Airbus and dozens of other Western companies have been making their way to Russia.
Anti-Money Laundering
FATF Issues 2nd Consultation on Payment Transparency Standard
26/02/2025
The proposed revisions aim to help make cross-border payments faster, cheaper, more transparent and inclusive whilst remaining safe and secure.
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