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
Enforcement
Malaysia to Launch New Scam Response Centre with Embedded Bank Staff
23/12/2025
The new hub will house bank representatives to speed up fund freezes as the government signals further measures for financial institutions.
Fintech / Regtech
FSC Korea Details Sweeping AI Framework for Financial Sector
23/12/2025
The FSC has launched AI support platforms and outlined plans to streamline data rules and issue new risk management guidelines for FIs.
Fintech / Regtech
BOK Resumes CBDC Pilot to Test Distribution of Government Subsidies
23/12/2025
Bank of Korea is accelerating its digital currency pilot amid a stalled legislative progress on won-denominated stablecoins.
Enforcement
Australia's Anti-Scam Framework a 'Missed Opportunity', GASA Says
23/12/2025
The Global Anti-Scam Alliance criticises the Treasury's reliance on industry codes and calls for a powerful central anti-scam body.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Finalises Prudential Rules for Banks' Crypto Exposures
23/12/2025
The new framework, effective from January 2026, implements Basel standards and sets out detailed capital, liquidity and risk management requirements.
Securities / Derivatives
FSC Korea Sets Out Sweeping Reform Programme for 2026
23/12/2025
FSC Chairman Lee Eog-weon, outlining a three-pronged strategy focused on "Productive Finance", "Inclusive Finance", and "Trusted Finance".
Securities / Derivatives
HK Official Offers Update on Next Phases of Digital Assets Regime
23/12/2025
Hong Kong plans 2026 bill for digital asset dealers and custodians, with first stablecoin issuer licences anticipated in early 2026.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX’s OTC Clear Details 2026 Risk and System Upgrades
23/12/2025
The clearing house will introduce new margin estimation tools, an optional client margin buffer, and an enhanced HKD settlement workflow.
AML / KYC
Taiwan FSC Directs Banks to Bolster Anti-Fraud and AML Measures
23/12/2025
The FSC has directed banks to improve transaction monitoring, establish rapid complaint channels, and protect staff from unreasonable customer demands.
Securities / Derivatives
India Amends Pension Rules to Ease Withdrawal and Annuity Norms
23/12/2025
New regulations introduce tiered withdrawal limits, phased payout options, and greater flexibility for non-government pension subscribers.
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