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
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.
Anti-Money Laundering
FATF Adopts First Mutual Evaluation Reports Under New Methodology
27/10/2025
The FATF also removed four countries from the 'grey list' and adopted new guidance on asset recovery and emerging risks from AI and deepfakes.
Sustainable Finance
Hong Kong Investors Demand New MPF Products, More Advice
27/10/2025
An HKIFA survey reveals strong demand for sustainable and crypto funds, while highlighting a significant gap in professional retirement planning advice.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
UN Convention on Cybercrime Signed by 65 Nations
27/10/2025
The pact aims to streamline cross-border data sharing and fight digital crime, but critics warn it could enable transnational repression and harm cybersecurity.
Clearing & Post-Trade
Global Trade Bodies Urge EU to Delay Third-Country CCP Reporting Rule
26/10/2025
Associations warn the EMIR 3.0 requirement is premature and creates a complex, costly compliance burden for firms globally.
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