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
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.
Structural Regulation
SHFE Proposes Draft Rule Changes to Fully Open to Foreign Investors
01/06/2025
The SHFE has proposed to revise 34 second-tier business rules to “comprehensively” introduce overseas participants to the domestic futures market.
Credit Risk
FSS Korea Urges Banks to Build Up Cushions Against Loan Losses
01/06/2025
The FSS asked FIs to bolster their capital, better manage their NPLs, and ensure their infrastructure is prepared for AI […]
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