Manesh Samtani
Manesh Samtani is Editor at Regulation Asia, where he leads the editorial and research teams from Hong Kong. His work examines how regulatory change and technology are reshaping banking and financial markets, with a particular focus on digital assets, financial crime and sanctions. Manesh is a former securities industry practitioner and holds a bachelor's degree in finance and banking. manesh@regulationasia.com
Articles by Manesh Samtani
CBDCs
G30 Calls for Faster CBDC Work, Robust Stablecoin Rules
06/11/2025
Global finance leaders call for strengthening the two-tier monetary system while warning of risks from private digital currencies.
Cryptocurrency
Japan FSA Deems Derivatives on Overseas Crypto ETFs 'Undesirable'
06/11/2025
The FSA cites investor protection concerns, clarifying that the products should not be offered even by registered firms.
Market Risk
HKMA Proposes Stricter IRRBB Rules, Aligning with BCBS Standards
05/11/2025
Consultation launched on revised rules for interest rate risk, introducing a tougher outlier test, new credit spread risk measures, and public disclosure requirements.
Trading & Investment
China to Expand Stock Connect, Deepen Integration with Hong Kong
05/11/2025
Regulators at the Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit announced plans to expand Stock Connect and support the launch of government bond futures in Hong Kong.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Hong Kong Freezes HK$2.75 Billion in Prince Group Probe
05/11/2025
Hong Kong authorities have taken action against local firms as police freeze assets tied to a Cambodian syndicate accused of running global scam centres.
PEPs & Sanctions
New Zealand MFAT Recommends Enhancements to Russia Sanctions Framework
05/11/2025
A statutory review found the Russia Sanctions Act 2022 is fit for purpose but calls for targeted changes to ease compliance burdens on financial institutions.
Trading & Investment
IOSCO Pushes for CDS Transparency, Highlighting Gaps in APAC Hubs
05/11/2025
IOSCO encourages jurisdictions to enhance post-trade transparency after finding no evidence the CDS market caused 2023 banking stress.
Anti-Money Laundering
FATF Issues New Guidance to Improve Asset Recovery Outcomes
04/11/2025
The FATF calls for new tools like non-conviction-based confiscation to tackle the massive failure in seizing criminal proceeds.
Reporting & Disclosures
IOSCO Urges Tougher Application of Principles for ESG Benchmarks
04/11/2025
IOSCO says existing rules are a base, but supplemental guidance is needed to tackle greenwashing and subjective data risks in ESG indices.
Trading & Investment
IOSCO Finalises Global Pre-Hedging Guidance for Dealers
03/11/2025
IOSCO has published ten recommendations focusing on client benefit, consent, disclosure, and conduct risk management for the practice.
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