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
Trading & Investment
UK, China Agree to Deepen Capital Markets Cooperation
18/01/2025
The two sides agreed to enhance the UK-China Stock Connect and explore ETF and Wealth Connect schemes. The UK will also form a task force to support China capital market reforms.
Climate Risk
FSB Publishes Toolkit for Assessing Climate-related Vulnerabilities
17/01/2025
The toolkit comprises three categories of metrics to monitor climate-related vulnerabilities from a forward-looking perspective.
Payments & Settlements
PBOC Governor Talks Up Mainland and Hong Kong Markets
17/01/2025
Pan Gongsheng said risks in China’s property market have receded and the Mainland will further boost connectivity with Hong Kong
Custody & Infrastructure
Canton Network Initiates Collateral Management Project for Crypto Derivatives
17/01/2025
The project is being launched in partnership with Digital Asset and QCP to address collateral management inefficiencies in the crypto derivatives market
Clearing & Post-Trade
Standard-setters Issue Final Recommendations on Margining Practices
17/01/2025
BCBS, CPMI and IOSCO published three final reports aimed at improving transparency, streamlining margin processes, and increasing the predictability of margin requirements
AI Risk & Governance
BIS Publishes 2025 Work Programme for Innovation Hub
16/01/2025
The first two new projects in 2025, Project AISE and Project Gaia, will explore AI-based tools supporting supervision and green finance.
Sustainable Finance
HKGFA Issues Report on Hong Kong Landscape for Green Technology
16/01/2025
The report emphasises Hong Kong’s potential as a hub for green technology development, putting forward recommendations to strengthen the ecosystem
Structural Regulation
CSRC Sets Transition Period for Corporate Governance Overhaul
14/01/2025
The changes mandate the establishment of audit committees within company boards to replace the traditional board of supervisors
PEPs & Sanctions
OFAC, OFSI Publish MOU on Sanctions Cooperation
14/01/2025
The MOU aims to foster greater alignment in sanctions enforcement by facilitating secure and collaborative information sharing.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Hong Kong Works to Rescue Citizens from Scam Compounds
14/01/2025
HK task force visited Thailand seeking assistance to secure the return of 12 individuals believed to be detained in scam compounds
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