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
Securities / Derivatives
IOSCO Urges Tougher Application of Principles for ESG Benchmarks
04/11/2025
IOSCO says existing rules are a base, but supplemental guidance is needed to tackle greenwashing and subjective data risks in ESG indices.
Securities / Derivatives
IOSCO Finalises Global Pre-Hedging Guidance for Dealers
03/11/2025
IOSCO has published ten recommendations focusing on client benefit, consent, disclosure, and conduct risk management for the practice.
Trending
China Expands Pension Wealth Pilot Nationwide, Raises Fundraising Caps
03/11/2025
The NFRA has expanded a key retirement product pilot across the country and significantly raised fundraising limits for eligible firms.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong Announces Appointments to New Stablecoin Tribunal
03/11/2025
The new body will hear appeals against regulatory decisions by the HKMA under the city's new stablecoin licensing regime.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Details GenAI Banking Success, Launches Project for AI Auditing
03/11/2025
HKMA has shared key findings from its GenAI sandbox, highlighting practical uses and launching a new regulatory project.
Trending
China Expands Southbound ETF Connect to Include US-Linked Funds
03/11/2025
The expansion follows a relaxation of eligibility rules and marks the first time mainland investors can access US equities via the scheme.
Market Infrastructure
Compliance Markets, Not VCMs, Present Real Opportunity: ICMA
03/11/2025
A new paper from the capital markets body highlights the dominance of regulated systems and opportunities in derivatives as Asian nations develop their own schemes
Sanctions
Korea Eyes Preemptive Account Freezes Amid Cambodia AML Concerns
02/11/2025
The move follows criticism over the handling of illicit funds and money laundering risks involving cryptocurrencies and overseas bank branches
Capital / Liquidity
Banking Sector Challenges RBNZ on Proposed Capital Rule Changes
31/10/2025
The industry argues proposals don't align with international norms and lack a robust cost-benefit analysis, while smaller lenders raise concerns about proportionality.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Trade Pilot Flags Hurdles for Commercial Use of Digital Money
31/10/2025
A cross-border supply chain finance pilot found tokenised deposits were preferred, but scaling requires major bank and regulatory action.
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