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
Anti-Money Laundering
Global Implementation of AML Measures for Crypto “Still Lagging”
10/07/2024
The FATF says there has been “negligible improvement” in regulating virtual assets and “insufficient progress” in implementing the travel rule.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
China to Intensify Crackdown on Capital Markets Fraud
09/07/2024
New guideline includes measures to crack down on financial fraud such as false information disclosure and embezzlement of IPO proceeds.
Clearing & Post-Trade
China to Allow CGBs as Collateral for Swap Connect
09/07/2024
OTC Clear plans to start accepting China Government Bonds and Policy Financial Bonds as collateral for Swap Connect by year end.
Anti-Money Laundering
Five Chinese Money Launderers Arrested in Spain
09/07/2024
The head of an alleged Chinese criminal network was among those arrested during the Europol-supported operation.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
FSC Korea Issues New Responsibility Mapping Guidance
09/07/2024
The guidance sets out detailed information on how to write and submit responsibility structure maps. A pilot period will be used to encourage early adoption.
Credit Risk
Korea Implements Measures to Boost Financing for Tech Firms
08/07/2024
Banks will offer preferential financing based on technology assessments rather than focusing on traditional collateral-based lending.
Market Risk
APRA Finalises Revisions to IRRBB Standard
08/07/2024
The revisions will reduce volatility in the IRRBB capital charge and ensure a more proportionate approach across banks.
Data Privacy
Japan Issues Update on Granular Data Reporting Initiative
08/07/2024
The FSA and BOJ started collecting granular data in a phased manner in fiscal 2023. Full-scale data collections will start in March 2025.
Anti-Money Laundering
Mexico’s Elisa de Anda Madrazo Assumes FATF Presidency
04/07/2024
Elisa De Anda Madrazo will serve as FATF President from July 2024 to June 2026, taking over from T. Raja Kumar of Singapore.
Cryptocurrency
BCBS Finalises Disclosure Framework for Bank Crypto Exposures
04/07/2024
The BCBS also approved revisions to the cryptoasset standard and IRRBB standard, and agreed to consult on principles for managing third-party risk.
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