Manesh Samtani
Manesh Samtani is the Editor at Regulation Asia, where he leads the regional news desk from Hong Kong, directing coverage of critical regulatory developments impacting financial services across APAC. Manesh specialises in analysing how new rules and technologies are reshaping banking, capital markets, and the fight against financial crime, providing finance professionals, compliance leaders, and policymakers with the intelligence they need to navigate risk and understand the impact of regulatory change in the region. manesh@regulationasia.com
Articles by Manesh Samtani
Liquidity Risk
An Integrated Approach to Bank Liquidity Risk Management
13/06/2025
Fernando Restoy advocates for an integrated approach to liquidity risk, combining enhanced requirements with central bank support readiness.
Anti-Money Laundering
EU Commission Updates List of High-Risk Jurisdictions
12/06/2025
Laos and Nepal were added, while the Philippines and the UAE were removed. The updated list takes into account the FATF’s work and its grey list.
Trading & Investment
New Reforms to Open Shenzhen’s Doors to HK-Listed Firms
12/06/2025
Hong Kong listed companies that are registered in the GBA will be able to also pursue listings on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.
Alternative Markets
Australia Eyes Data and Transparency Reforms in Private Markets
12/06/2025
ASIC symposium highlighted the regulator’s increased focus on private markets, and the balance between access and investor protection.
Anti-Money Laundering
Data Silos Must Fall to Combat Converging Financial Crime Types: Experts
12/06/2025
More collaboration is needed as typologies collide, financial crime experts said at a roundtable hosted by Quantexa and Regulation Asia.
Structural Regulation
China’s NFRA Proposes Rules for “Severely Dishonest Entity” List
11/06/2025
FIs will be able to use the list of “severely dishonest entities” to inform lending, insurance, or investment decisions.
Cryptocurrency
Korea Pushes Forward Work on Digital Asset Basic Act
11/06/2025
The Act will introduce business conduct and internal control standards for crypto firms as well as licensing and capital requirements for stablecoins.
Liquidity Risk
HKMA Tightens Liquidity Reporting Requirements for Banks
11/06/2025
Banks required to report more granular data on the maturity profile of assets and liabilities, deposit insurance, and mortgage loans, among other areas.
Credit Risk
New Rules for BNPL Providers Take Effect in Australia
10/06/2025
Australia starts enforcing stricter BNPL regulations, requiring providers to conduct credit checks before allowing customers to borrow money.
Anti-Money Laundering
Star Entertainment Pleads for Leniency in Money Laundering Case
10/06/2025
Star Entertainment claims that its financial viability would be at risk if it were fined anything over A$100m, a quarter of what AUSTRAC is seeking.
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