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
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
CSRC Targets 'Key Minority' with Stricter Corporate Governance Rules
20/10/2025
The new rules, effective 2026, introduce full-lifecycle accountability for executives and stricter controls on remuneration and related-party transactions.
Stablecoins
Japan's Megabanks to Launch Joint Stablecoin for Corporate Payments
20/10/2025
A consortium of Japan's three largest banks will issue a yen-pegged stablecoin, aiming to modernise corporate payments under new regulations.
Reporting & Disclosures
BIS, HKMA Unveil AI Platform to Tackle Scope 3 Emissions
20/10/2025
Project Symbiosis proof-of-concept uses AI to help firms and SMEs report Scope 3 data and access sustainable finance.
PEPs & Sanctions
Cambodia’s Prince Bank Faces Bank Run Following US, UK Sanctions
20/10/2025
A bank run has hit Cambodia’s Prince Bank and Thai authorities have launched a probe following massive US and UK sanctions against its parent group for alleged scam operations.
Structural Regulation
China Overhauls Support System for Firms Expanding Overseas
19/10/2025
A new national platform will be created and professional services enhanced to support the growing number of Chinese companies expanding globally.
PEPs & Sanctions
New Zealand Introduces Regulations to Re-impose Iran Sanctions
17/10/2025
The regulations introduce asset freezes, a duty of vigilance, and a compulsory registration scheme for firms intending to do business with a restricted entity.
Cryptocurrency
Binance Secures Key Korea Approval After Two-Year Delay
17/10/2025
KoFIU approved Binance's acquisition of local cryptocurrency exchange Gopax following its multi-billion dollar US settlement.
Cryptocurrency
Japan to Ban Crypto Insider Trading Under Proposed New Rules
17/10/2025
The FSA plans to amend laws to give its securities watchdog new powers to investigate and penalise illicit trading.
Capital Adequacy
BCBS May Re-evaluate Bank Capital Standards for Crypto - Report
17/10/2025
BCBS Chair Erik Thedéen said the rapid growth of stablecoins could be a reason to review the rules, which were developed in 2022.
Cryptocurrency
FSB, IOSCO Find ‘Uneven’ Global Implementation of Crypto Regulations
16/10/2025
Reports from the FSB and IOSCO find inconsistent crypto rule implementation, creating arbitrage risks and complicating cross-border oversight of firms.
JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER
An exclusive weekly selection of top stories from the Regulation Asia editorial team.