Manesh Samtani
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
Sanctions
New Zealand Introduces Regulations to Re-impose Iran Sanctions
17/10/2025
The regulations introduce asset freezes, a duty of vigilance, and a compulsory registration scheme for firms intending to do business with a restricted entity.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Binance Secures Key Korea Approval After Two-Year Delay
17/10/2025
KoFIU approved Binance's acquisition of local cryptocurrency exchange Gopax following its multi-billion dollar US settlement.
Securities / Derivatives
Japan to Ban Crypto Insider Trading Under Proposed New Rules
17/10/2025
The FSA plans to amend laws to give its securities watchdog new powers to investigate and penalise illicit trading.
Crypto / Digital Assets
BCBS May Re-evaluate Bank Capital Standards for Crypto - Report
17/10/2025
BCBS Chair Erik Thedéen said the rapid growth of stablecoins could be a reason to review the rules, which were developed in 2022.
Fintech / Regtech
FSB, IOSCO Find ‘Uneven’ Global Implementation of Crypto Regulations
16/10/2025
Reports from the FSB and IOSCO find inconsistent crypto rule implementation, creating arbitrage risks and complicating cross-border oversight of firms.
Securities / Derivatives
ISDA Urges Hong Kong SFC to Reconsider Capital Rules
16/10/2025
ISDA called for key amendments to Hong Kong's proposed capital framework, citing the need for pragmatism and alignment.
Sanctions
UK Sanctions Russian Oil Giants, Indian and Chinese Firms
16/10/2025
A package of 90 new sanctions hits Rosneft, Lukoil, India's Nayara Energy and Chinese terminals in a bid to choke off Russian war funds.
Sanctions
China Imposes Export Curbs Following Dutch Takeover of Chipmaker
16/10/2025
The Dutch government invoked a national security law to take control of the Chinese-owned chipmaker, prompting Beijing to block exports.
Capital / Liquidity
South Korea Imposes New Curbs on Banks to Cool Property Market
16/10/2025
New rules include tiered mortgage caps, higher risk-weights for banks, and expanded debt service ratio calculations to rein in household debt.
Sanctions
US Threatens Sanctions on Nations Supporting IMO Net-Zero Framework
15/10/2025
The US warns of retaliation against countries backing the IMO's framework for reducing GHG emissions from the global shipping industry.
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