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
Structural Regulation
China Expands Rare Earth Export Controls to Cover Technology
09/10/2025
New rules require dual-use export permits for technologies related to rare earth processing, manufacturing, and recycling, citing national security concerns.
Alternative Markets
Hong Kong Opens Pension Funds to Listed Private Equity
09/10/2025
The move allows MPF schemes to invest up to 10% of NAV in approved listed PE funds as part of a broader strategy.
CBDCs
Hong Kong Explores Enhancements for e-CNY Wallet
09/10/2025
Hong Kong authorities are discussing higher transaction limits and new use cases for the digital yuan pilot but have no firm timeline.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Korea Approves New Rules to Curb Misselling of High-Risk Products
09/10/2025
The new rules mandate upfront risk warnings, strengthen suitability tests, and give consumer protection officers new powers over sales KPIs.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Threats and Regulatory Fragmentation Challenge FIs, Sibos Hears
09/10/2025
Sibos panellists discussed the dual challenge of evolving AI-driven threats and a complex global regulatory landscape, calling for greater collaboration and a focus on fundamentals.
PEPs & Sanctions
MAS Clarifies Sanctions Scope After Russia-Linked Stablecoin Appears at Conference
08/10/2025
The issuer of A7A5, owned by a sanctioned Moldovan fugitive banker and Russia’s state-owned Promsvyazbank, was featured as a sponsor at Token2049.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
GASA Urges Policy Action to Address 'Global Threat' of Scams
08/10/2025
A new report finds over half of adults globally were targeted by scams last year, urging greater collaboration and provider accountability.
Structural Regulation
New Hong Kong Task Force to Help Mainland Firms "GoGlobal"
07/10/2025
A new task force will help mainland firms expand overseas, while potential rule changes could lower the bar for new IPOs.
Cybersecurity
FS-ISAC, Akamai Issue API Security Framework as DDoS Attacks Surge
07/10/2025
The new guidance comes as attacks on financial sector APIs jump 58%, with Asia Pacific becoming a key target for volumetric attacks.
Structural Regulation
HKMA Working to Expand its Disciplinary Toolkit - Report
07/10/2025
The proposal would grant the HKMA powers to fine and publicly reprimand banks, better aligning its authority with international standards.
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