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
Guangzhou Futures Exchange Launches Platinum and Palladium Contracts
01/12/2025
GFEX has launched the yuan-denominated contracts with a unique physical settlement option aimed at boosting domestic price discovery.
Crypto / Digital Assets
China Re-emerges as Bitcoin Mining Hub in Defiance of State Ban
01/12/2025
Covert operations have propelled China to become the world's third-largest miner, raising questions about the effectiveness of a regulatory crackdown in the country.
Sanctions
Australia Lists Iran's IRGC as State Sponsor of Terrorism
28/11/2025
The designation, the first under a new legal regime, makes certain dealings with the IRGC a criminal offence in Australia.
Fintech / Regtech
ECB Calls for Global Regulatory Alignment to Address Stablecoin Risks
28/11/2025
The ECB highlights risks from regulatory arbitrage and calls for global implementation of the G20 crypto-asset roadmap.
Capital / Liquidity
China Property Crisis Back in Focus Over Renewed Default Fears
28/11/2025
The state-backed China Vanke is seeking to delay repayment on an onshore bond for the first time, sparking renewed concerns about a potential future default.
Trending
Korea Targets Prince Group in Largest Ever Sanctions Package
28/11/2025
The measures freeze domestic assets, including crypto, of 147 entities and individuals, mirroring recent US and UK actions against Cambodia-based operations.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Eases Rules on Active ETF Feeder Funds, Overseas Investment
28/11/2025
The FSC will allow feeder funds to link to active ETFs and has removed restrictions that previously limited master funds to domestic securities.
Fintech / Regtech
EY Launches Risk Lab to Help FIs Tackle Surging Compliance Demands
28/11/2025
The new lab will co-create technology solutions with clients, focusing on non-financial risks like financial crime amid tightening regional regulations.
FSC Korea to Launch New Policy Committee with Private Sector Majority
28/11/2025
The public-private body will evaluate consumer protection, financial crime, and inclusive finance policies to embed a consumer-centric view.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korea's Upbit Halts Services After USD 37M Crypto Hack
28/11/2025
The breach occurred a day after a major acquisition deal was announced, prompting an on-site inspection by financial authorities.
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