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
Trading & Investment
Hong Kong Promotes Deeper Financial Ties With Saudi Aradia
31/10/2025
Financial Secretary Paul Chan highlighted the 'Rail-plus-Property' model. HKIC to attract capital and position the city as a key gateway.
Capital Adequacy
Korea to Mandate Venture Capital Obligation for Top Investment Banks
31/10/2025
The move is part of a broader 'productive finance' push by regulators to shift capital from real estate to innovative industries.
Tokenisation
BIS Official Urges Global Governance to Steer Tokenisation
30/10/2025
Central banks must lay legal and regulatory foundations for digital assets to prevent fragmentation and uphold trust, says BIS Asia chief Tao Zhang.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Dark Web Price of Stolen Hong Kong Payment Cards Jumps 72%
30/10/2025
The average price for a stolen Hong Kong card is now USD 11.87 amid a global price surge, a new report from cybersecurity firm NordVPN finds.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
South Korea Launches AI Platform to Combat Financial Fraud
30/10/2025
The real-time system aims to block transnational vishing scams and will be backed by new laws on data sharing and liability.
Cybersecurity
China Adds AI Rules, Hikes Fines in Landmark Cyber Law Revision
30/10/2025
The first amendment to China's 2016 Cybersecurity Law significantly increases penalties for breaches and introduces new governance rules for AI.
PEPs & Sanctions
NZ Insurer Probed for Providing Cover to Sanctioned Oil Tankers
29/10/2025
Authorities in New Zealand, with international partners, are investigating Maritime Mutual over its role in insuring a 'shadow fleet'.
Trading & Investment
PBOC to Resume Bond Trading, Reaffirms Loose Policy
29/10/2025
The move to resume bond trading ends a nearly year-long pause aimed at curbing market risks, while the bank also vows to promote yuan internationalisation.
ESG Data
UK to Bring Global ESG Ratings Providers Under FCA Remit
29/10/2025
The move will require overseas firms serving UK clients to be authorised, with new rules focusing on transparency and governance.
Operational Risk
APRA to Undertake Targeted Review of Financial Sector AI Practices
29/10/2025
The regulator warns that financial firms are now 'technology companies' and must manage risks from legacy systems, cyber threats, and reliance on third parties.
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