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
Trading & Investment
New Reforms to Open Shenzhen’s Doors to HK-Listed Firms
12/06/2025
Hong Kong listed companies that are registered in the GBA will be able to also pursue listings on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.
Alternative Markets
Australia Eyes Data and Transparency Reforms in Private Markets
12/06/2025
ASIC symposium highlighted the regulator’s increased focus on private markets, and the balance between access and investor protection.
Anti-Money Laundering
Data Silos Must Fall to Combat Converging Financial Crime Types: Experts
12/06/2025
More collaboration is needed as typologies collide, financial crime experts said at a roundtable hosted by Quantexa and Regulation Asia.
Structural Regulation
China’s NFRA Proposes Rules for “Severely Dishonest Entity” List
11/06/2025
FIs will be able to use the list of “severely dishonest entities” to inform lending, insurance, or investment decisions.
Cryptocurrency
Korea Pushes Forward Work on Digital Asset Basic Act
11/06/2025
The Act will introduce business conduct and internal control standards for crypto firms as well as licensing and capital requirements for stablecoins.
Liquidity Risk
HKMA Tightens Liquidity Reporting Requirements for Banks
11/06/2025
Banks required to report more granular data on the maturity profile of assets and liabilities, deposit insurance, and mortgage loans, among other areas.
Credit Risk
New Rules for BNPL Providers Take Effect in Australia
10/06/2025
Australia starts enforcing stricter BNPL regulations, requiring providers to conduct credit checks before allowing customers to borrow money.
Anti-Money Laundering
Star Entertainment Pleads for Leniency in Money Laundering Case
10/06/2025
Star Entertainment claims that its financial viability would be at risk if it were fined anything over A$100m, a quarter of what AUSTRAC is seeking.
Trading & Investment
Brazil Makes Plans to Issue First Sovereign Panda Bonds in China
10/06/2025
Brazil considers issuing CNY-denominated bonds, seeking to diversify funding sources and strengthen ties with its largest trading partner.
Anti-Money Laundering
Beijing Issues Framework for Liquidating Seized Crypto via Hong Kong
09/06/2025
Under the framework, third-party agencies will be appointed to sell seized crypto assets through licensed platforms in Hong Kong.
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