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
Market Infrastructure
PBOC Governor Talks Up Mainland and Hong Kong Markets
17/01/2025
Pan Gongsheng said risks in China’s property market have receded and the Mainland will further boost connectivity with Hong Kong
Crypto / Digital Assets
Canton Network Initiates Collateral Management Project for Crypto Derivatives
17/01/2025
The project is being launched in partnership with Digital Asset and QCP to address collateral management inefficiencies in the crypto derivatives market
Capital / Liquidity
Standard-setters Issue Final Recommendations on Margining Practices
17/01/2025
BCBS, CPMI and IOSCO published three final reports aimed at improving transparency, streamlining margin processes, and increasing the predictability of margin requirements
Fintech / Regtech
BIS Publishes 2025 Work Programme for Innovation Hub
16/01/2025
The first two new projects in 2025, Project AISE and Project Gaia, will explore AI-based tools supporting supervision and green finance.
Big Picture
HKGFA Issues Report on Hong Kong Landscape for Green Technology
16/01/2025
The report emphasises Hong Kong’s potential as a hub for green technology development, putting forward recommendations to strengthen the ecosystem
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Sets Transition Period for Corporate Governance Overhaul
14/01/2025
The changes mandate the establishment of audit committees within company boards to replace the traditional board of supervisors
Sanctions
OFAC, OFSI Publish MOU on Sanctions Cooperation
14/01/2025
The MOU aims to foster greater alignment in sanctions enforcement by facilitating secure and collaborative information sharing.
AML / KYC
Hong Kong Works to Rescue Citizens from Scam Compounds
14/01/2025
HK task force visited Thailand seeking assistance to secure the return of 12 individuals believed to be detained in scam compounds
Enforcement
US Grand Jury Indicts Three Russians Who Operated Crypto Mixers
14/01/2025
The defendants operated Blender.io and Sinbad.io, which were used to launder funds stolen from victims of ransomware, virtual currency thefts, and other crimes.
RBI Standardises Framework for Reporting Credit Information
14/01/2025
Lenders must update credit bureau records every 15 days rather than monthly to ensure borrowers’ financial activities are reflected in credit scores more quickly
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