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
Enforcement
US PCAOB Revokes Hong Kong Audit Firm's Registration
24/07/2025
Centurion ZD CPA & Co. and its owner have been permanently barred after the PCAOB found major violations in the 2021 audit of Luckin Coffee.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea FSS Directs ETFs to Cut Crypto Stock Exposure
24/07/2025
The FSS has told asset managers to limit holdings in firms like Coinbase and MicroStrategy, citing a 2017 policy.
Capital / Liquidity
FSC Korea Directs Top 10 Banks to Enhance Resolution Plans
24/07/2025
Regulators have approved 2025 resolution plans and renewed the D-SIBs list for 2026, but demanded greater preparedness for digital bank runs.
Securities / Derivatives
Industry Majors Release Draft Framework for Public Blockchain Risk
24/07/2025
A coalition including DTCC, Euroclear and major banks has launched a framework to help regulated firms manage non-financial risks on public blockchains.
Trending
Wolfsberg Group Publishes Statement on Risk Based Approach
24/07/2025
The Wolfsberg Group outlined three core principles for financial crime compliance and committed to updating its foundational risk-based approach guidance.
Securities / Derivatives
China Issues Rules for Hainan Cross-Border Asset Management Pilot
23/07/2025
New implementation rules allow foreign individuals and institutions to buy onshore products via Hainan, a key step in opening up the free trade port.
Securities / Derivatives
ASIC Probes Private Credit Markets as Part of Broader Review
23/07/2025
ASIC is increasing surveillance of fund governance and valuations, with a reform roadmap due in Q4.
Enforcement
Tokyo Court Sentences Five Former SMBC Nikko Execs in Manipulation Case
23/07/2025
A Tokyo court has convicted five former SMBC Nikko Securities executives, including a former Vice President, for market manipulation, highlighting compliance failures.
ESG / Sustainability
NGFS Urges Integration of Climate Scenario Analysis into Transition Plans
23/07/2025
New NGFS reports highlight synergies between climate scenario analysis and transition planning, offering guidance for financial institutions and supervisors.
Fintech / Regtech
New Zealand Slashes Interchange Fees for Visa and Mastercard
23/07/2025
Commerce Commission finalises caps on card payment fees, aiming to save businesses NZD 100m annually amid concerns over high costs.
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