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
Reporting & Disclosures
GBBC Proposes Framework for Digital Environmental Assets
05/10/2025
The InterWork Alliance has released a draft framework to standardise the creation of digital assets like carbon credits, aiming to boost market integrity.
Sustainable Finance
HKMA Urges Banks to Support SME Green Transition
03/10/2025
The HKMA has issued new guidance for banks, outlining tools to help smaller firms decarbonise as supply chain disclosure rules tighten.
Cybersecurity
HKMA Tenders for Advanced Threat Detection System
03/10/2025
The HKMA is seeking a solution to monitor encrypted traffic and automate responses to sophisticated cyber threats, including APTs.
Clearing & Post-Trade
HKEX Warns Clearing Members on Misuse of Client Accounts
02/10/2025
HKEX has reminded clearing members of their due diligence obligations and flagged common errors in client margin offsetting.
Structural Regulation
RBNZ Proposes Rules to Define Scope of New Deposit Taker Regime
02/10/2025
The RBNZ is consulting on new regulations that will clarify which firms, including overseas banks and fintechs, require a licence under its new prudential framework.
Nature & Biodiversity
UN, TNFD Launch Model Guidance for Exchanges on Nature-Risk Disclosure
02/10/2025
The guidance provides a template for bourses to help listed companies report on nature-related risks and opportunities, aligning with the TNFD framework.
Credit Risk
RBI Overhauls Bank Rules on Credit Loss, Deposit Insurance and Rupee Trade
02/10/2025
The RBI has announced a raft of new regulations to bolster bank resilience, incentivise risk management, and promote the international use of the rupee.
Cryptocurrency
Hong Kong Regulators Update Rules for Crypto Intermediaries
01/10/2025
New rules allow licensed firms to offer staking services and use off-platform trading desks, while relaxing some requirements for professional investors.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Expands Export Blacklist to Cover Affiliates of Sanctioned Firms
01/10/2025
A new rule automatically applies US export controls to entities 50% or more owned by blacklisted firms, increasing due diligence burdens.
Tokenisation
ISDA to Develop Rules for Using Tokenised Assets as Derivatives Collateral
01/10/2025
The move aims to boost market liquidity during stress by enabling the use of assets like tokenised money market funds.
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