Manesh Samtani

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    Manesh manages the news desk and serves as an editor at Regulation Asia. He covers regulatory changes across Asia Pacific that impact banking, capital markets, asset management, and financial services more generally. Manesh is a former trader and investment consultant with a degree in Finance and Banking. manesh@regulationasia.com

    Articles by Manesh Samtani

    AML / KYC

    Hong Kong’s New AML Info-Sharing Law to Start in November

    08/09/2025

    The voluntary mechanism will allow banks and law enforcement to share account data via secure platforms to combat fraud and money laundering.

    AML / KYC

    Global AML Watchdogs Urge Informal Cooperation in New Handbook

    08/09/2025

    The FATF, Egmont Group, Interpol, and UNODC have released a guide promoting faster, informal cooperation to combat cross-border financial crime and recover assets.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Korea Bans Leveraged Crypto Loans, Caps Rates in New Rules

    08/09/2025

    Regulators have introduced guidelines for digital asset lending to curb risk, capping interest rates and banning borrowing that exceeds collateral value.

    Securities / Derivatives

    New Zealand FMA Seeks Feedback on Tokenisation Framework

    05/09/2025

    The FMA has launched a consultation on whether New Zealand needs bespoke rules for tokenised financial products.

    Sanctions

    FATF Should Police Ship Registries to Curb Sanctions Evasion, Says RUSI

    05/09/2025

    The FATF should assess flag states to close loopholes used by sanctions-busting 'shadow fleets' from North Korea and others, RUSI argues in a new report.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Develops Prototype to Analyse ISO 20022 Payments Data

    05/09/2025

    The Project Keystone platform, a joint effort with the Bank of England, offers modules for liquidity, economic, and fraud analysis using ISO 20022 payments data.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Nasdaq Proposes Stricter Rules Targeting Small Chinese IPOs

    05/09/2025

    Nasdaq plans to require a minimum USD 25 million in public offering proceeds for China-based firms, citing investor protection concerns.

    Trending

    Jane Street Challenges SEBI Over Withheld Evidence in Manipulation Case

    05/09/2025

    Jane Street alleges SEBI is suppressing reports that cleared it of wrongdoing before imposing a trading ban and a multi-billion rupee escrow.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Japan FSA Formally Proposes to Regulate Crypto Under Securities Law

    05/09/2025

    The FSA is seeking to move digital assets from payments rules to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, citing investor protection needs.

    Sanctions

    US Indicts and Sanctions Chinese Chemical Firms Over Opioid Trade

    04/09/2025

    A federal grand jury indicted four Chinese companies and 22 nationals. OFAC sanctioned one firm and two individuals in a coordinated action.

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