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
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Australia Tables Bill to Establish Compensation Scheme of Last Resort
13/09/2022
Some in the industry have expressed concerns that the CSLR does not go far enough, as its scope does not cover managed investment schemes.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
FSDC Calls for Review of Hong Kong ‘Suitability’ Framework
13/09/2022
The FSDC says Hong Kong’s suitability framework has grown too “complex” and the suitability obligations are “overly prescriptive”.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
SGX RegCo to Further Enhance Corporate Governance Rules
13/09/2022
SGX RegCo will consult on mandatory requirements for listed companies to disclose the dollar values of director and CEO remuneration.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Treasury Issues Guidance on Russian Oil Price Cap
12/09/2022
The price cap on Russian crude starts in December. India and China import over half of Russia’s seaborne oil. Nord Stream 1 is closed.
Structural Regulation
Korea: FSS Governor Puts Accounting Industry on Notice
12/09/2022
The FSS will intensify its supervision of the accounting sector and punish serious irregularities to raise audit quality and industry professionalism.
Reporting & Disclosures
MAS, SGX Launch Digital Disclosure Portal for ESG Data
12/09/2022
ESGenome will reduce the effort required of listed entities to report on sustainability, assess impact, and drive informed decision making.
Payments & Settlements
CPMI Issues Update on ISO 20022 Harmonisation Work
12/09/2022
High-level harmonisation requirements for cross-border payments will take effect in 2025, and be adopted by all existing usage guidelines.
Reporting & Disclosures
ASIFMA Offers Guidance on Identifying Labour-related ESG Risks
08/09/2022
ASIFMA’s new paper says open dialogue and engagement is needed for investors to better understand the labour practices of investee companies.
Structural Regulation
Liz Truss Implications for the UK Financial Sector
06/09/2022
Planned tax cuts will benefit banks. The FCA, PRA and PSR may be merged. China may be declared a threat to national security.
Trading & Investment
CSRC Unveils Plans to Further Expand Stock Connect
05/09/2022
More companies will be added to Stock Connect and Hong Kong will introduce treasury bond futures and a special counter for yuan stocks.
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