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
LSE Proposes 28 May Launch for Crypto ETN Market Segment
28/03/2024
Issuers seeking to list a Bitcoin- or Ethereum-backed crypto ETN on 28 May 2024 need to submit information to the LSE by 15 April 2024.
Anti-Money Laundering
BIS Innovation Hub Launches New Phase of AML Project
28/03/2024
Phase 2 of Project Aurora aims to, among other things, deliver real-world proofs-of-concept that could scale to a potential pilot.
Clearing & Post-Trade
ISDA to Commence Work to Update FX Standards
26/03/2024
CEO Scott O’Malia said ISDA is also prioritising the development of a new industry notices hub and continuing to engage with US policymakers on the proposed Basel III reforms.
Sustainable Finance
Climate Finance Held Back by VCM Participation Barriers – Report
26/03/2024
Companies say they would substantially boost their investments in decarbonisation if purchases of carbon credits were recognised and incentived by standard-setters.
Cryptocurrency
ESMA Finalises First MiCA Rules, Issues New Consultation
26/03/2024
The rules set out authorisation requirements for CASPs and notification requirements for regulated financial entities seeking to provide crypto services.
Trading & Investment
TSE Launches New Initiative to Encourage Cross-border IPOs
26/03/2024
The “TSE Asia Startup Hub” will recruit promising companies from across Asia and provide them support and encouragement to list in Japan.
Structural Regulation
HKMA, SFC Planning Sept 2025 Rollout of New Derivatives Reporting Regime
25/03/2024
HKMA and SFC propose to adopt a ‘big bang’ approach to implementation, rolling out the UTI, UPI, CDE and ISO 20022 requirements on 29 September 2025.
CBDCs
New Mediums of Exchange Will Add to HK’s GDP: Report
25/03/2024
BCG, DLA Piper, HKT Payment Limited, paywith.glass, VSFG and ZA Bank say CBDC, tokenised deposits and stablecoins will add HK$160bn to Hong Kong’s GDP by 2032.
Structural Regulation
Hong Kong to Raise Bank Licence Fees Nearly 30%
22/03/2024
An HKMA review concluded that the proposed increase in fees should be “manageable” for affected financial institutions.
Sustainable Finance
Hong Kong Progresses Work to Expand Green Bond Programme
21/03/2024
A new Infrastructure Bond Programme will be established and the Government Green Bond Scheme will be expanded and renamed to cover sustainable projects.
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