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
PEPs & Sanctions
IAEA Issues Resolution Calling for Cooperation from Iran
08/06/2024
When proposing the resolution, the UK, France and Germany noted that the power to “snap back” UN sanctions on Iran is available until October 2025.
Climate Risk
China Releases Plans for Carbon Footprint Management System
08/06/2024
The government expects the carbon footprint management system to force companies to participate in carbon market transactions.
AI Risk & Governance
US Treasury Seeks Input on Use of AI in Financial Services
07/06/2024
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the use of AI in finance presents “tremendous opportunities and significant risks”.
Cryptocurrency
VASP Business Closures Not Being Handled Properly: KoFIU
07/06/2024
More VASPs are expected to close ahead of the Virtual Asset User Protection Act coming into effect on 19 July, KoFIU said.
Payments & Settlements
Significant Progress Made on Cross Border Payments: CPMI
07/06/2024
More work is needed to integrate cross-border projects with domestic systems, and to extend the operating hours of key payment systems.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
ASIC Investigating Financial Hardship Practices at Lenders
07/06/2024
ASIC commenced court action against one major bank last year. Three other lenders are under formal investigation.
Trading & Investment
BOK Invites Domestic Banks to Handle Cross-currency FX Trades
06/06/2024
Domestic banks can apply to participate in non-won FX transactions needed for managing Korea’s foreign exchange reserves.
CBDCs
Project mBridge Ready for Live Transactions by Early Adopters
06/06/2024
Private sector firms are invited to further develop the multi-CBDC platform by proposing new solutions and use cases.
CBDCs
BIS Launches New Project to Enhance Cross-border Payments
05/06/2024
The project will explore a new automatic FX settlement layer solution for cross-border payments, using wCBDC as a settlement asset.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Korea to Develop AI Service to Counter Voice Phishing Scams
04/06/2024
Authorities have agreed to share de-identified call data with private companies for use in developing AI services to prevent voice phishing scams.
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