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
Structural Regulation
Thailand Unveils 'Quick Win' Reforms to Revitalise Stock Market
07/10/2025
Regulators will streamline IPO rules, fast-track a new savings scheme, and boost enforcement to combat underperformance and attract foreign investment.
Payments & Settlements
Fast Payment Pricing a Balancing Act for APAC Regulators: BIS Paper
07/10/2025
A new BIS paper highlights the trade-offs between driving adoption and ensuring long-term viability, with varied pricing approaches seen across Asia.
Clearing & Post-Trade
Sibos: Europe's T+1 Shift to Poses Significant Challenges for APAC
07/10/2025
Industry leaders at Sibos 2025 warned that the complex shift requires immediate, industry-wide preparation, especially from the buy-side.
Payments & Settlements
G20 Payment Goals to Be Missed as Data Quality and Last-Mile Frictions Persist
06/10/2025
Regulators and industry leaders at Sibos 2025 flagged persistent last-mile frictions, data quality issues, and regulatory divergence as key roadblocks.
Structural Regulation
Hong Kong Sets New Family Office Target, Confirms Timeline for Tax Bill
06/10/2025
Christopher Hui confirmed that new legislation will be introduced in 2026 to expand tax concessions for family offices to include digital assets and carbon credits.
Payments & Settlements
RBI Rolls Out New Continuous Cheque Clearing System
06/10/2025
The RBI has rolled out a new continuous clearing system, cutting cheque settlement times from days to hours.
Reporting & Disclosures
GBBC Proposes Framework for Digital Environmental Assets
05/10/2025
The InterWork Alliance has released a draft framework to standardise the creation of digital assets like carbon credits, aiming to boost market integrity.
Sustainable Finance
HKMA Urges Banks to Support SME Green Transition
03/10/2025
The HKMA has issued new guidance for banks, outlining tools to help smaller firms decarbonise as supply chain disclosure rules tighten.
Cybersecurity
HKMA Tenders for Advanced Threat Detection System
03/10/2025
The HKMA is seeking a solution to monitor encrypted traffic and automate responses to sophisticated cyber threats, including APTs.
Clearing & Post-Trade
HKEX Warns Clearing Members on Misuse of Client Accounts
02/10/2025
HKEX has reminded clearing members of their due diligence obligations and flagged common errors in client margin offsetting.
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