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
FSC Korea Sets Out Sweeping Reform Programme for 2026
23/12/2025
FSC Chairman Lee Eog-weon, outlining a three-pronged strategy focused on "Productive Finance", "Inclusive Finance", and "Trusted Finance".
Securities / Derivatives
HK Official Offers Update on Next Phases of Digital Assets Regime
23/12/2025
Hong Kong plans 2026 bill for digital asset dealers and custodians, with first stablecoin issuer licences anticipated in early 2026.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX’s OTC Clear Details 2026 Risk and System Upgrades
23/12/2025
The clearing house will introduce new margin estimation tools, an optional client margin buffer, and an enhanced HKD settlement workflow.
AML / KYC
Taiwan FSC Directs Banks to Bolster Anti-Fraud and AML Measures
23/12/2025
The FSC has directed banks to improve transaction monitoring, establish rapid complaint channels, and protect staff from unreasonable customer demands.
Securities / Derivatives
India Amends Pension Rules to Ease Withdrawal and Annuity Norms
23/12/2025
New regulations introduce tiered withdrawal limits, phased payout options, and greater flexibility for non-government pension subscribers.
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.
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