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
Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong Official Outlines Vision for Virtual Asset Development
06/06/2025
Christopher Hui outlines Hong Kong’s vision for virtual asset development, emphasising security, innovation, and a multi-pronged strategy for growth.
Big Picture
BIS Bulletin Spotlights Benefits of Regional Integration in Asia
06/06/2025
BIS bulletin says Asia’s regional integration, supported by finance hubs in Hong Kong and Singapore, serves as a buffer against global fragmentation.
AML / KYC
BIS Innovation Hub Finds Promise and Limits in AI Project Hertha
05/06/2025
Project Hertha used a simulated synthetic transaction dataset and showed that payment system analytics can help spot new financial crime patterns.
Securities / Derivatives
Europe’s Move to T+1 Settlement Will Impact Firms Globally
05/06/2025
New report by Firebrand Research and DTCC reveals complexities of Europe’s move to T+1 settlement. Firms in Asia and elsewhere will face particular challenges related to automation.
AML / KYC
Singapore Sharpens Focus on Source of Wealth Due Diligence
05/06/2025
New guidelines in Singapore call for more robust source of wealth checks in banking and wealth management, experts say.
Sanctions
US, EU Preparing Tougher Sanctions Against Russia
04/06/2025
Proposed legislation sanctions could raise tariffs to 500% for countries like China and India that purchase oil from Russia.
Crypto / Digital Assets
South Korea Election Result Signals Potential Shift in Policy Landscape
04/06/2025
Lee Jae-myung’s election win sparks hopes for crypto-friendly policies. Broader financial reforms also loom.
Sanctions
US Authorities Probing Adani Group for Iran Sanctions Violations – Report
04/06/2025
The Adani Group called the allegations “baseless and mischievous”. Meanwhile, US agencies have reportedly been instructed to pause sanctions activity targeting Iran.
Enforcement
SFC Secures Landmark $190m Payout for Combest Shareholders
03/06/2025
Former executives of delisted Combest Holdings will compensate shareholders following SFC action over inflated valuations.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI Outlines Focus Areas for 2025-26 in New Annual Report
03/06/2025
The RBI’s latest annual report emphasises a focus on digital payments, fraud prevention, cyber resilience, and customer protection.
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