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
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Korea: FSS, KISA to Collaborate on Crypto Investigations
27/06/2024
The MoU will establish a cooperative investigation system between the FSS and KISA for cyber incidents that disrupt the virtual asset market.
Anti-Money Laundering
Vietnam Made “Minimal Progress” to Address AML Deficiencies
27/06/2024
Vietnam was upgraded on just one recommendation for strengthening its correspondent banking requirements. The country is moved to enhanced follow-up.
Credit Risk
RBNZ Implements ‘Dual Reporting’ Requirement for IRB Banks
27/06/2024
Dual reporting requires banks that use internal models to calculate credit risk capital to also disclose calculations using the ‘standardised approach’.
Capital Adequacy
US Fed Proposes Changes to Bank Capital Reform Plan
26/06/2024
The Fed proposed changes to the FDIC and OCC that would significantly lessen the capital increase required of banks under the reform plan.
Custody & Infrastructure
UDPN Launches New Digital Currency Management Systems
26/06/2024
One system was launched for commercial banks and regulated stablecoin issuers, and another to help FIs manage real-world asset tokenisation.
AI Risk & Governance
Taiwan Finalises Guidelines on Use of AI in Financial Industry
25/06/2024
The guidelines are not legally binding, but are intended to provide direction and best practices for financial institutions.
PEPs & Sanctions
FATF Must Blacklist Russia Over DPRK Partnership, Ukraine Says
24/06/2024
RUSI’s Tom Keatinge says the FATF could damage its legitimacy if it doesn’t have a response to the strengthening of ties between Russia and North Korea.
Clearing & Post-Trade
HKEX Enhances Clearing Arrangement for Stock, Options Trades
24/06/2024
Exchange participants that are not also clearing participants can now appoint more than one general clearing participant for stock and options trades.
Trading & Investment
Korea Issues Best Execution Guidelines for Securities Firms
23/06/2024
The guidelines are intended to help securities firms understand how they should allocate customer orders once the new ATS market is launched in March 2025.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Japan Announces New Measures to Combat Fraud and Scams
21/06/2024
The measures include obligations for social media companies, internet service providers, telecoms companies and financial institutions.
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