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
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.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea Waives Volume Limits on Nextrade After Rapid Growth
04/09/2025
The FSC is easing stock-specific volume limits for the new venue to prevent widespread trading halts and plans a broader market review.
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong Probes Alleged Insider Trading Involving SFC, HKEX Staff
04/09/2025
The investigation focuses on whether staff at the SFC and HKEX leaked market-sensitive information involving dozens of listed companies.
Sanctions
Australia, UK and Canada Impose New Russia Sanctions
04/09/2025
Australia and UK targeting human rights abuses. Canada tightening oil price cap measures. EU considering imposing secondary sanctions.
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