Manesh Samtani
Manesh Samtani is the Editor at Regulation Asia, where he leads the regional news desk from Hong Kong, directing coverage of critical regulatory developments impacting financial services across APAC. Manesh specialises in analysing how new rules and technologies are reshaping banking, capital markets, and the fight against financial crime, providing finance professionals, compliance leaders, and policymakers with the intelligence they need to navigate risk and understand the impact of regulatory change in the region. manesh@regulationasia.com
Articles by Manesh Samtani
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Cambodia Scam Industry Generates Up to $19bn Annually – Report
28/05/2025
New report recommends sanctions on 28 officials and businesspeople for alleged involvement in or support of Cambodia’s scam industry.
Trading & Investment
China to Implement Tech Finance Reforms to Boost Innovation Funding
28/05/2025
Chinese regulators are expanding bond market initiatives and increasing lending support for science and technology sectors.
Anti-Money Laundering
G7 Finance Ministers Pledge Action Against Financial Crime
27/05/2025
G7 commits to strengthening AML frameworks, enhancing international cooperation, and supporting developing countries to combat financial crime.
Structural Regulation
Hong Kong Lawmakers Set to Discuss MPF “Full Portability”
27/05/2025
On 2 June, lawmakers will discuss legislative amendments that will allow employees greater control over their MPF investments in two phases.
Trading & Investment
Taiwan Lifts Stock Market Short Selling Restrictions
27/05/2025
Taiwan’s FSC removes short selling curbs imposed in April, citing stabilised market conditions after Trump tariff uncertainties.
Liquidity Risk
IOSCO Adopts Reforms to Bolster Fund Liquidity Risk Management
27/05/2025
The reforms aim to better protect investors in open-ended investment funds, reduce liquidity mismatches, and ensure financial stability.
Capital Adequacy
Industry Bodies Urge BCBS to Reconsider Cryptoasset Standard
27/05/2025
Ten trade associations call for revisions to the BCBS cryptoasset standard, citing inconsistent implementation and arguing that it will hinder DLT use cases.
Clearing & Post-Trade
HKTR to Open New ISO 20022 System One Week Early
27/05/2025
The HKTR system for ISO 20022 standard implementation will be opened one week early to facilitate industry preparation for the new OTC derivatives reporting regime.
Structural Regulation
China Lowers Upper Limit of Deposit Rates Banks Can Offer
27/05/2025
The move is intended to prevent bank interest margins from shrinking further and encourage consumer spending and investment.
Trading & Investment
Shanghai to Accelerate Launch of New Futures Products
26/05/2025
SHFE joined the UNSSE Initiative and will accelerate the launch of new futures products and the opening up of its nickel contract.
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