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
Fintech / Regtech
Taiwan Central Bank Offers Update on CBDC, Stablecoin Rules
05/12/2025
Central bank governor outlines plans for a new virtual asset law and details progress on a wholesale CBDC for settling tokenised assets.
Fintech / Regtech
IMF Urges Global Cooperation on Stablecoins to Avert Risks
05/12/2025
New paper highlights risks of currency substitution and capital flow volatility, urging a collaborative approach to avoid fragmented regulation.
Securities / Derivatives
DTCC Flags Potential for Higher Margin, Capital Rules for US 24x5 Trading
05/12/2025
Report highlights demand from APAC investors and outlines new operational and risk management considerations for firms trading US equities overnight.
Securities / Derivatives
Thailand Freezes Over $300M in Assets Linked to Transnational Scam Groups
04/12/2025
The action targeted securities and bank accounts linked to several interconnected networks, including Cambodia's Prince Group.
Securities / Derivatives
APAC Firms Face Significant Hurdles in European Shift to T+1
04/12/2025
With the shift to T+1 set for October 2027, APAC firms face mounting operational challenges, especially in managing time zone differences and FX processes.
Securities / Derivatives
Domestic Investors Enhance Market Stability but Reduce Liquidity: HKMA
04/12/2025
New paper recommends a combination of policy measures to encourage domestic participation and targeted actions to alleviate the negative side effects on liquidity.
Market Infrastructure
IAIS Warns of Risks Facing Global Insurance Industry
04/12/2025
Report highlights insurer resilience but calls for enhanced supervision of growing private credit investments and AI adoption.
Market Infrastructure
Korea Advances 'Productive Finance' Initiative, Securing Pledges from FIs
03/12/2025
Regulators are driving a pivot from property-based lending to funding for strategic industries like AI and semiconductors.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Japan Backs Plan for 20% Crypto Tax, Aligning Rules With Securities
03/12/2025
The proposal would cut the maximum tax rate from 55% and reclassify digital assets as financial products under existing law.
Fintech / Regtech
Korea Tightens AML Framework to Target Crypto, Transnational Crime
03/12/2025
Regulator to expand crypto travel rule, freeze suspect accounts, and extend AML duties to lawyers and accountants in a broad crackdown.
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