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

    Sanctions

    US Hits Iran's 'Shadow Banking' Network With New Sanctions

    11/07/2025

    The US imposed new sanctions on a network of companies, including many in Hong Kong, for facilitating illicit oil sales and funnelling funds to Iran's Revolutionary Guard.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CFTC Extends Swap Reporting Relief Affecting Major APAC Clearing Houses

    11/07/2025

    The relief, requested by ISDA, removes certain duplicative reporting burdens for firms clearing swaps through five DCOs in Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Accountancy Bodies Issue Guidance on Materiality for ISSA 5000

    10/07/2025

    A new report from ACCA and CA ANZ aims to ensure consistent application of the IAASB’s landmark sustainability assurance standard, ISSA 5000.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea to Mandate Governance Reports for All KOSPI Firms from 2026

    10/07/2025

    The move expands a 'comply or explain' disclosure requirement from large-cap firms to all companies listed on the main board, aiming to boost transparency.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FSB Finalises Toolkit to Curb Non-Bank Leverage Risks

    10/07/2025

    The FSB has issued new recommendations for authorities to monitor and control leverage in the growing non-bank sector.

    Enforcement

    Korea to Launch AI-Powered ‘One-Strike-Out’ System for Unfair Trading

    10/07/2025

    A new joint task force will use individual-based surveillance and AI to freeze accounts, impose heavy fines, and ban manipulators from the market.

    Capital / Liquidity

    BIS Paper Proposes Model to Price Physical Climate Risk in Bank Capital

    10/07/2025

    New paper offers a way to integrate physical climate events into standard credit models, potentially raising capital requirements significantly.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong's Digital Banks Face Trust Deficit, Survey Finds

    09/07/2025

    A new survey reveals Hong Kong's digital banks struggle to gain user trust and primary account status, despite high adoption rates.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Crypto Derivatives Exchanges Warned of Threat to Insurance Funds

    09/07/2025

    A new report details how attackers exploit design flaws to drain platform reserves and urges proactive surveillance.

    ESG / Sustainability

    G20 Body Launches Consultation on Global Carbon Credit Data Model

    09/07/2025

    A draft data model proposes standardised identifiers and data fields to boost transparency and unlock finance in fragmented carbon markets.

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