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
Fintech / Regtech
Lack of 'Strategic Thinking' Fuelling Rise of Rival Financial Systems: RUSI
22/09/2025
New report argues that geopolitical shifts, sanctions, and de-risking are driving nations to build alternative financial systems.
Capital / Liquidity
BCBS Chief Brands Regulation a 'Profit Centre', Urges Full Basel III Roll-Out
22/09/2025
BCBS head Erik Thedéen said robust rules are a competitive advantage and a strategic asset, warning against a "race to the bottom" from fragmented implementation.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US Advances Stablecoin Rules, Seeks Input on Foreign Issuers
22/09/2025
A formal request for comment on the GENIUS Act has been issued, with specific questions on how to treat foreign firms and comparable regulatory regimes.
Securities / Derivatives
HK Official Confirms Plan to Pursue T+1 Settlement
22/09/2025
Specific proposals for T+1 settlement will be rolled out next year, while officials call for a careful assessment of the more complex 24-hour trading model.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX's OTC Clear to Launch LPR Swaps Under Swap Connect
22/09/2025
OTC Clear is adding the 1-year Loan Prime Rate for Northbound swaps and extending NDIRS tenors, with new risk and reporting rules.
Securities / Derivatives
BOJ Surprises Market With ETF, J-REIT Disposal Plan
22/09/2025
The BOJ will gradually unwind its holdings and end its ETF lending facility, marking a further step towards policy normalisation.
Securities / Derivatives
China Exchanges Set Out New Framework for Bond Buybacks
22/09/2025
New rules from the three major exchanges define specific price-drop triggers for issuers to repurchase bonds on the open market.
Capital / Liquidity
China Issues New Rules for IP Asset Valuation to Curb Financing Risks
22/09/2025
China has detailed new requirements for financial institutions and valuers to standardise IP-backed lending and increase supervision.
Market Infrastructure
Central Banks Outline Options for Tokenised Wholesale Settlement
21/09/2025
Report co-authored by BIS and seven central banks and maps out six approaches for integrating new technologies like DLT with central bank money.
Sanctions
EU, Australia Announce Tightening of Sanctions on Russia
20/09/2025
The EU proposes targeting Chinese and Indian firms in a new package, while Australia lowers the Russian oil price cap in a coordinated push.
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