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
Emerging Prudential Risks
China Expands Pension Wealth Pilot Nationwide, Raises Fundraising Caps
03/11/2025
The NFRA has expanded a key retirement product pilot across the country and significantly raised fundraising limits for eligible firms.
Stablecoins
Hong Kong Announces Appointments to New Stablecoin Tribunal
03/11/2025
The new body will hear appeals against regulatory decisions by the HKMA under the city's new stablecoin licensing regime.
AI Risk & Governance
HKMA Details GenAI Banking Success, Launches Project for AI Auditing
03/11/2025
HKMA has shared key findings from its GenAI sandbox, highlighting practical uses and launching a new regulatory project.
Trading & Investment
China Expands Southbound ETF Connect to Include US-Linked Funds
03/11/2025
The expansion follows a relaxation of eligibility rules and marks the first time mainland investors can access US equities via the scheme.
Sustainable Finance
Compliance Markets, Not VCMs, Present Real Opportunity: ICMA
03/11/2025
A new paper from the capital markets body highlights the dominance of regulated systems and opportunities in derivatives as Asian nations develop their own schemes
Anti-Money Laundering
Korea Eyes Preemptive Account Freezes Amid Cambodia AML Concerns
02/11/2025
The move follows criticism over the handling of illicit funds and money laundering risks involving cryptocurrencies and overseas bank branches
Capital Adequacy
Banking Sector Challenges RBNZ on Proposed Capital Rule Changes
31/10/2025
The industry argues proposals don't align with international norms and lack a robust cost-benefit analysis, while smaller lenders raise concerns about proportionality.
Tokenisation
HKMA Trade Pilot Flags Hurdles for Commercial Use of Digital Money
31/10/2025
A cross-border supply chain finance pilot found tokenised deposits were preferred, but scaling requires major bank and regulatory action.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Mandates Phased Overhaul of Key Financial Market Indices
31/10/2025
SEBI has set new eligibility criteria for key financial indices, mandating phased changes to be completed by March 2026.
Reporting & Disclosures
ISSB to Push 'Global Passport' for Sustainability Reporting Rules
31/10/2025
The move aims to harmonise cross-border adoption and reduce reporting fragmentation as around 40 jurisdictions plan to use the standards.
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