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
Cryptocurrency
UK FCA Unveils Plans for Crypto Regulation, Tokenisation
28/11/2024
Several discussion papers and consultations will be issued between now and early 2026. The new crypto regime will go live within 2026.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
US Charges Against Gautam Adani Have Had Extensive Impacts
27/11/2024
Opposition parties demand parliamentary probe; Kenya cancels deals; Sri Lanka opens investigation; Global banks halting credit.
Anti-Money Laundering
Wolfsberg Group Defines Key Terms Related to Digital Assets
27/11/2024
The definitions are intended to serve as a foundational reference for assessing ML/TF risks and developing appropriate controls for digital assets.
Capital Adequacy
FSB Publishes 2024 List of Global Systemically Important Banks
27/11/2024
Groupe Crédit Agricole has been moved to a higher bucket and Bank of America has been moved to a lower bucket. There are no other changes.
Clearing & Post-Trade
IOSCO Publishes Final Guidance on Post Trade Risk Reduction Services
26/11/2024
The guidance addresses risks relating to control and governance around algorithms, fair treatment of participants, data protection, and other areas.
ESG Data
SFC Sets Expectations on Due Diligence on ESG Service Providers
26/11/2024
Asset managers should “reasonably understand the ESG products provided by the third-party ESG service providers”.
Trading & Investment
IOSCO Publishes Results from Review of Derivatives Market Regulation
26/11/2024
The review highlighted challenges jurisdictions have faced in implementing key principles for regulating and supervising derivatives markets.
Trading & Investment
Hong Kong Connectivity With Mainland Set to Increase
25/11/2024
China Vice-Premier He Lifeng, CSRC Chairman Wu Qing and HKMA Chief Eddie Yue discussed new initiatives at the Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
IOSCO Proposes Measures to Tackle Pre-Hedging Risks
23/11/2024
IOSCO proposes recommendations to guide regulators in determining acceptable pre-hedging practices and managing the associated conduct risks effectively.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Compensation Must Be Aligned with Prudent Risk-Taking: FSB
22/11/2024
New FSB report identifies legal and regulatory challenges associated with the use of compensation tools to promote prudent risk taking.
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