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
AML / KYC
BIS Proposes 'Compliance Score' Framework for Crypto AML
14/08/2025
The approach would leverage public blockchain data to assess illicit financing risks and place a 'duty of care' on crypto off-ramps.
Sanctions
China Sanctions Two Lithuanian Banks in Retaliation for EU Measures
14/08/2025
The move bans Chinese entities from dealing with the two banks and follows EU sanctions on two Chinese lenders over Russia-related activities.
Trending
RBI Mandates Continuous Cheque Clearing with Hourly Settlements
14/08/2025
The new system, rolling out from 4 October, will replace the current batch process and require banks to confirm cheques within hours or face deemed approval.
Fintech / Regtech
Taiwan Launches New Platforms to Bolster Anti-Fraud Fight
14/08/2025
The initiatives include a new communication platform for banks and police, as authorities report a significant drop in financial fraud losses.
Fintech / Regtech
BNM Paper Proposes Hybrid Shariah Framework for Modern Money
13/08/2025
The exploratory academic paper on the nature of money was widely misinterpreted by crypto-focused news outlets as a central bank endorsement of specific private digital assets.
Capital / Liquidity
China Rolls Out Loan Subsidies for Consumers and Businesses
13/08/2025
Regulators will offer state-funded interest subsidies on personal consumer loans and business loans in key service sectors to stimulate the economy.
Market Infrastructure
HKMA Flags 'Last Mile' Challenges as 2026 Resilience Deadline Nears
13/08/2025
HKMA to issue new guidance on third-party and cyber risks as it pushes banks to embed resilience into daily operations.
Trending
South Korea's Do Kwon Pleads Guilty to US Fraud Charges
13/08/2025
The plea from the South Korean national follows the USD 40 billion collapse of his Singapore-based firm’s algorithmic stablecoin in 2022.
Sanctions
US Sanctions Hong Kong Firms Over DRC Conflict Minerals Trade
13/08/2025
Two Hong Kong-based export companies have been designated for their alleged role in a supply chain linked to an armed group.
Securities / Derivatives
Financial Giants Execute First Fully On-Chain US Treasury Repo Trade
13/08/2025
The transaction used tokenised US Treasuries and USDC for atomic settlement, demonstrating the potential for 24/7 capital markets.
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