Manesh Samtani
Manesh Samtani is the Editor at Regulation Asia, where he leads the regional news desk from Hong Kong, directing coverage of critical regulatory developments impacting financial services across APAC. Manesh specialises in analysing how new rules and technologies are reshaping banking, capital markets, and the fight against financial crime, providing finance professionals, compliance leaders, and policymakers with the intelligence they need to navigate risk and understand the impact of regulatory change in the region. manesh@regulationasia.com
Articles by Manesh Samtani
KYC & CDD
Singapore Sharpens Focus on Source of Wealth Due Diligence
05/06/2025
New guidelines in Singapore call for more robust source of wealth checks in banking and wealth management, experts say.
PEPs & Sanctions
US, EU Preparing Tougher Sanctions Against Russia
04/06/2025
Proposed legislation sanctions could raise tariffs to 500% for countries like China and India that purchase oil from Russia.
Cryptocurrency
South Korea Election Result Signals Potential Shift in Policy Landscape
04/06/2025
Lee Jae-myung’s election win sparks hopes for crypto-friendly policies. Broader financial reforms also loom.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Authorities Probing Adani Group for Iran Sanctions Violations – Report
04/06/2025
The Adani Group called the allegations “baseless and mischievous”. Meanwhile, US agencies have reportedly been instructed to pause sanctions activity targeting Iran.
Market Abuse
SFC Secures Landmark $190m Payout for Combest Shareholders
03/06/2025
Former executives of delisted Combest Holdings will compensate shareholders following SFC action over inflated valuations.
Payments & Settlements
RBI Outlines Focus Areas for 2025-26 in New Annual Report
03/06/2025
The RBI’s latest annual report emphasises a focus on digital payments, fraud prevention, cyber resilience, and customer protection.
Anti-Money Laundering
Banks Must Sharpen AI to Outmanoeuvre Money Mules: Experts
02/06/2025
Financial crime experts discuss the challenges of identifying money mules, highlighting the need for dynamic AI and integrated strategies.
KYC & CDD
Hong Kong SFC Updates Guidance on Remote Account Opening
02/06/2025
The updated guidance provides additional flexibility to use digital ID and certification services for the purposes of remotely onboarding overseas investors.
Cryptocurrency
MAS Tightens Grip on Crypto Firms Serving Overseas Clients
02/06/2025
MAS finalises rules imposing strict licensing and compliance standards on Singapore-based digital token service providers serving overseas investors.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
NZ’s FMA Urges FIs to Simplify Products, Enhance Trust
02/06/2025
New Zealand FMA is urging banks to enhance financial education, product transparency and debt management tools for consumers.
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