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. manesh@regulationasia.com
Articles by Manesh Samtani
PEPs & Sanctions
UK Sanctions Kyrgyz Bank, Crypto Firms in Russia Evasion Clampdown
22/08/2025
The new designations target a bank and crypto networks in Kyrgyzstan accused of helping Russia circumvent international financial restrictions.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Considers New Intraday Curbs on Index Options Trading
21/08/2025
SEBI advisory panel is weighing stricter position limits to curb speculative frenzy and protect retail investors amid a derivatives boom.
Trading & Investment
Korean Brokerages Set to Resume Daytime US Stock Trading
21/08/2025
Major securities firms will restart the service after a year-long suspension, following verification of the US-based ATS provider's system stability.
Anti-Money Laundering
Industry Launches Real-time Crypto Crime Response Network
21/08/2025
The Beacon Network aims to set a new standard for real-time financial crime response and prevent illicit crypto funds from being cashed out.
Credit Risk
RBI Proposes New Capital Rules for Counterparty Credit Risk
21/08/2025
The RBI has issued draft rules to align with Basel III, replacing the current method with the more risk-sensitive SA-CCR framework.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
HKMA Outlines Tech-Driven AML Strategy, Reports Lower Fraud Losses
20/08/2025
Eddie Yue details HKMA's multi-pronged approach using real-time monitoring and enhanced data sharing as new measures show early success in curbing financial crime.
Credit Risk
Korea to Embed Workplace Safety Risk into Credit and ESG Frameworks
20/08/2025
Regulators will require banks to factor serious industrial accidents into lending decisions and mandate immediate public disclosure for listed firms.
Trading & Investment
Guangzhou Unveils Reforms to Boost Nansha's GBA Hub Ambitions
20/08/2025
Guangzhou unveils 88 measures to bolster Nansha as a GBA financial hub, focusing on cross-border cooperation, innovation, and regulatory enhancements.
Capital Adequacy
Global Finance Groups Call for Pause on Basel Crypto Capital Standard
19/08/2025
Citing punitive and outdated rules, the coalition of industry bodies urges a recalibration to support responsible innovation and reflect the market maturity of DLT.
Credit Risk
China to Mobilise State Owned Enterprises to Buy Unsold Homes
19/08/2025
Regulators plan to use centrally-owned firms and bad-debt managers to clear the housing supply glut, permitting them to tap a PBOC relending facility.
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