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
Switzerland Proposes Strengthening of AML Framework
31/08/2023
The proposed framework would enhance beneficial ownership transparency and make lawyers, consultants and accountants responsible for AML checks.
Clearing & Post-Trade
HK Clearing Rules Updated to Account for Benchmark Reforms
31/08/2023
The clearing obligation will no longer apply to transactions referencing LIBOR and EONIA, which have been discontinued.
Cryptocurrency
SFC Grants In-Principle Approval to Swiss Crypto Bank, SEBA
30/08/2023
SEBA plans to offer brokerage, advisory and asset management services in Hong Kong, covering securities, derivatives and crypto products.
Anti-Money Laundering
FATF Releases Mutual Evaluation Report for Brunei
30/08/2023
The report notes that Brunei has a new framework on beneficial ownership transparency, but that it is experiencing implementation challenges.
Anti-Money Laundering
Laos AML/CFT Regime Has “Significant Deficiencies” – FATF
30/08/2023
Laos is rated “non-compliant” on nine of the FATF’s 40 recommendations, and “partially compliant” on 22 recommendations.
Anti-Money Laundering
Singapore AML Probe Expands to Precious Metals, Property Agents
29/08/2023
MinLaw urged precious metals dealers to review their transactions and business relationships. The Council for Estate Agencies is investigating property agents.
Cryptocurrency
Korean Banks Impose New Requirements on Crypto Exchanges
29/08/2023
Korean crypto exchange will need to set aside reserves worth $2.3mn, or 30 percent of their daily average deposits, whichever is greater.
Tokenisation
US SEC Settles First NFT-related Enforcement Action
29/08/2023
The SEC says NFTs offered and sold to investors by Impact Theory were investment contracts and therefore unregistered securities.
Trading & Investment
China Moves Ahead With Capital Market Support Measures
28/08/2023
The measures include a lower minimum margin ratio, a stamp duty cut, and curbs on stock sales and new IPOs.
Liquidity Risk
BNM Issues Draft Policy on Liquidity Risk Management
28/08/2023
The policy requires banks to apply early warning indicators and liquidity stress tests to identify emerging liquidity risks and vulnerabilities.
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