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
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Global Anti-Ransomware Body Issues New Supply Chain Guidance
28/10/2025
The Counter Ransomware Initiative endorsed UK-Singapore-led guidance to help organisations bolster their supply chain security against ransomware attacks.
Capital Adequacy
HKMA Consults on Updated Guidance to Incorporate Crypto Capital Rules
28/10/2025
A consultation has been launched on a revised Supervisory Policy Manual that introduces a specific prudential treatment for cryptoassets.
Stablecoins
BIS Flags Divergent Rules for Stablecoin Yields in Hong Kong, Singapore
28/10/2025
A new paper from the Financial Stability Institute highlights a regulatory split in Asia on crypto platforms offering interest-like returns.
PEPs & Sanctions
FinCEN Flags Key Asian Hubs in Iran Sanctions Evasion Analysis
28/10/2025
A new FinCEN report details how shell and oil companies in Hong Kong and Singapore facilitated transactions to evade sanctions.
Alternative Markets
Asia Taking Cautious 'Step-by-Step' Approach to Retail Private Markets
28/10/2025
Regulators speaking at the ASIFMA Asset Management Conference said they are developing risk-calibrated frameworks while grappling with liquidity, valuation, and investor education challenges.
Clearing & Post-Trade
KRX Launches Central Clearing for KOFR Interest Rate Swaps
28/10/2025
The move centralises clearing for risk-free rate derivatives, aiming to boost market stability, liquidity, and reduce counterparty risk.
Structural Regulation
China Overhauls QFII Rules to Fast-Track Foreign Investor Access
28/10/2025
Regulators are launching a two-year plan to streamline approvals, expand investment scope, and attract more long-term capital.
Anti-Money Laundering
China Imposes New AML Reporting Duties on Financial Firms
28/10/2025
The PBOC has clarified its regulatory structure and mandated new event-based and annual AML reporting.
Payments & Settlements
RBA Outlines Broad Agenda to Overhaul Payments System
27/10/2025
Governor Michele Bullock outlines plans to decommission the BECS, modernise the RITS, and set new expectations for fraud prevention.
Sustainable Finance
Asia Consortium to Address Transition Finance Bottlenecks
27/10/2025
Regulators and industry have identified key financing bottlenecks and are developing practical guides to accelerate Asia's green transformation agenda.
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