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
HKMA Sets Loss-Sharing Expectations for Payment Card Fraud
26/04/2023
To the extent that the cardholders have not acted fraudulently or with gross negligence, they “should not be held liable for the unauthorised transactions”.
Anti-Money Laundering
Crypto Industry Needs ‘Unified Approach’ to Travel Rule Compliance
25/04/2023
A new report from Notabene offers insight into how prepared crypto firms are for upcoming regulatory deadlines relating to the Travel Rule.
Climate Risk
HKMA Enhances Climate Risk Stress Testing Framework
24/04/2023
Key enhancements include the introduction of a new five-year scenario, additional assessment requirements, and more detailed reporting requirements.
Reporting & Disclosures
Hong Kong the Top Market for ESG Investment Training
24/04/2023
Paul Moody explains why CFA Institute has seen more growth around its ESG certificate in Hong Kong than in any other market globally.
Cryptocurrency
European Parliament Gives Final Approval on MiCA Law
21/04/2023
MiCA is expected to come into force around July; provisions relating to stablecoins from July 2024; and provisions relating to CASPs and the travel rule from January 2025.
PEPs & Sanctions
Lack of Vessel Ownership Data an Indicator of High Risk
20/04/2023
69.2% of vessels with unknown beneficial owners have engaged in risky or sanction-violating behaviour, report finds.
Payments & Settlements
BIS, BOE Unveil Findings from Payments Synchronisation Project
19/04/2023
Project Meridian demonstrated the ability to synchronise property ownership transfer with payment settlement using central bank money.
Cryptocurrency
SEC Chair Gensler Defends Regulatory, Anti-Crypto Agenda
19/04/2023
Regulation by enforcement is not sufficient nor sustainable, House Financial Services Committee chair Patrick McHenry told SEC chair Gary Gensler.
Anti-Money Laundering
New Singapore Bills Target Money Mules, Singpass Abuse
18/04/2023
The MHA and SNDGO proposed amendments that will empower the police to prosecute money mules and those who sell and trade Singpass credentials.
Market Data & Technology
DSB Launches UPI User Acceptance Test Environment
17/04/2023
The UAT environment will help the industry prepare for incoming OTC derivatives reporting requirements. The full UPI Service will launch on 16 October 2023.
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