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
China Quants, Brokers Reportedly Awaiting Clarity on Rumoured HFT Curbs
22/12/2025
The rumoured changes include a mandatory delay for trade order submissions and the removal of client-dedicated trading equipment from exchange facilities.
Trending
Korea Rolls Out Regulatory Relief for Banks to Boost Dollar Supply
22/12/2025
The Bank of Korea and government will temporarily waive a forex levy and ease other rules to stabilise the won.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Approves Risk-based Deposit Insurance Framework for Banks
22/12/2025
The new framework will link insurance premiums to a bank's risk profile, moving away from the current flat-rate system.
Securities / Derivatives
Chinese Exchanges Finalise Foreign Access Rules for Bond Repo Market
22/12/2025
New regulations detail the operational framework, access channels, and compliance duties for overseas institutions participating in exchange-traded repo business.
Enforcement
Interpol Convenes Asian Nations to Forge Anti-Scam Centre Strategy
22/12/2025
A five-day meeting brought together Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and the Philippines to learn from regional experts and develop national strategies against fraud.
Securities / Derivatives
UK Proposes Overhaul of Benchmarks Regime, Easing Overseas Access Rules
22/12/2025
New framework would only regulate systemic benchmarks, removing use restrictions and reforming access for foreign administrators, including those in APAC.
Fintech / Regtech
APAC Leads Globally in Implementing Payment System Interlinking Arrangements: BIS Survey
22/12/2025
A new central bank survey highlights the region's lead in payment links, alongside global progress on ISO 20022 and non-bank access
AML / KYC
Taiwan Discloses Crypto Holdings Seized from Criminal Cases
22/12/2025
Officials confirm the Taiwan government is holding approximately TWD 1.3 billion worth of cryptocurrency seized in criminal cases.
Trending
South Korea Eases Bank FX Rules to Bolster Weakening Won
19/12/2025
Authorities are relaxing forward position limits and suspending liquidity stress tests to increase US dollar supply.
ESG / Sustainability
Taiwan Finalises Financial Sector Regulations on Sustainability Reporting
19/12/2025
New rules require financial holding companies, banks, and bills finance firms to adopt the ISSB standards, with mandatory assurance for GHG emissions.
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