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
Taiwan FSC Further Opens Up High-net-worth Business to Banks
08/01/2025
The FSC granted a new approval to StanChart’s local subsidiary and announced amendments to rules governing financial services for high-net-worth clients.
Securities / Derivatives
China Continues Work to Boost Stock Market, Investor Confidence
08/01/2025
The stock exchanges met with foreign institutions. PBOC continuing to finance stock purchases and working to modernise its policy toolkit.
AML / KYC
China FX Regulator Directs Banks to Ramp Up Risk Monitoring
08/01/2025
Banks are asked to monitor for and report illegal cross-border financial activities involving underground banks, cross-border gambling, and virtual currencies
AML / KYC
Singapore Passes Law to Give Police Stronger Anti-Scam Powers
08/01/2025
The law allows the police to issue restriction orders to prevent bank account holders from making transfers to scammers.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea FSS Launches New Short-seller Registration System
07/01/2025
Entities intending to engage in transactions with the potential for naked short selling have to apply for a registration number
Crypto / Digital Assets
Seoul Prosecutors File First Charges Under New Crypto Law
07/01/2025
Two individuals were arrested and indicted for manipulating virtual assets. A third individual fled overseas.
China NFRA Revises Rules on Qualifications of Bank Bosses
07/01/2025
The draft rules refine the qualification requirements for directors and senior managers of banks including to ensure their independence.
AML / KYC
US Court Blocks Beneficial Ownership Reporting Again
06/01/2025
An order to reinstate beneficial ownership reporting obligations was reversed. DOJ has now taken the case to the Supreme Court
Securities / Derivatives
FDIC Seeking Enhanced Oversight of Blackrock, Vanguard
05/01/2025
BlackRock and Vanguard are asked to adopt a “passivity agreements” to ensure they don’t influence business decisions in the banks they invest in.
AML / KYC
Thailand Works to Address Risks of Myanmar Transactions
04/01/2025
No evidence was found that transactions with Myanmar were linked to weapons purchases. A new sanctions policy has been issued.
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