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
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.
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.
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