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
Russia Expected to Retaliate Against Asset Confiscation
06/05/2024
Confiscation of Russia’s frozen foreign reserves could result in foreign-owned private assets being seized.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Australia: Scam Losses Fall for the First Time in Six Years
03/05/2024
In its latest report on annual scam activity, the ACCC highlighted government and industry initiatives that led to lower scam losses in 2023.
Emerging Prudential Risks
Risks in APAC Private Credit Sector are Limited: HKMA Research
03/05/2024
However, further monitoring is warranted as private credit funds are increasingly open-ended, using leverage, and loosening their underwriting standards.
KYC & CDD
China Issues New Rules on Beneficial Ownership Registration
03/05/2024
The new regulations will come into effect on 1 November 2024. Existing in-scope entities will have until 1 November 2025 to register beneficial owner information.
Trading & Investment
Korea FSC Unveils Draft Guidelines for “Value-up” Programme
03/05/2024
The programme is designed to encourage listed companies to improve corporate governance, long term value creation, and shareholder returns.
Anti-Money Laundering
Australia Opens 2nd Consultation on ‘Tranche 2’ AML Reforms
02/05/2024
The proposed reforms will extend the AML/CTF regime to cover Tranche 2 entities and a broader range of digital currency-related services.
Anti-Money Laundering
Wolfsberg Group Responds to FATF Payment Transparency Consultation
01/05/2024
Operators of payment market infrastructures should be brought into the scope of R.16 and ISO 20022 terminology should be adopted.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Japan Advances Work to Create New Guidelines for VC Firms
01/05/2024
The Principles will seek to better align the investment and engagement practices of Japanese VC firms with international standards.
Structural Regulation
New OTC Derivatives Reporting Regime Goes Live in the EU
01/05/2024
The EU EMIR Refit represents a significant step towards a more robust and transparent derivatives market, DTCC said.
Trading & Investment
SEBI to Allow Lower Face Value of Privately-placed Debt Securities
30/04/2024
The lower face value will be optional for issuers of privately-placed non-convertible debentures and non-convertible redeemable preference shares.
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