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
Sustainable Finance
MAS to Pilot Capital Relief for Insurers' Green Investments
19/09/2025
MAS will introduce a time-bound project offering differentiated capital treatment to facilitate insurers' investment in green infrastructure projects.
Trading & Investment
Hong Kong Regulator Eyes Investor ID for Derivatives Market
19/09/2025
The SFC's Rico Leung also highlighted recent reforms to cut trading costs and relax position limits as measures that will boost market competitiveness.
Stablecoins
Australia Eases Licensing Rules for Stablecoin Intermediaries
19/09/2025
ASIC has exempted distributors of licensed stablecoins from holding separate financial services licences to support innovation pending broader reforms.
Trading & Investment
Taiwan and Japan Launch First Cross-Border ETF Listings
19/09/2025
Nomura Asset Management has listed feeder ETFs on the Taiwan and Tokyo stock exchanges, marking a key step in regional capital market integration.
Trading & Investment
Hong Kong and UAE Launch Fund Passport, Agree Stock Exchange Cooperation
19/09/2025
Regulators have established a mutual recognition framework for funds, while the Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi exchanges will explore cross-listings and ETFs.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
HKMA Prepares to Roll Out Personal Account Info-Sharing to Combat Fraud
19/09/2025
The HKMA is enabling banks to share client data on suspected mule accounts, part of a broader push involving AI and data analytics.
Structural Regulation
FSC Korea Rejects All Bids for Fourth Internet Bank Licence
18/09/2025
The FSC found all four applicants unsuitable for preliminary approval, citing weak capitalisation, unclear shareholder structures, and inadequate funding plans.
Stablecoins
Korea-Japan Bank Consortium Completes Stablecoin Trial
18/09/2025
A proof-of-concept remittance project found stablecoins cut costs, but highlighted South Korea's lack of a clear regulatory framework.
Anti-Money Laundering
China Imposes AML Rules on Company Formation Agents
18/09/2025
New measures require agents to conduct customer due diligence and report suspicious activity to the PBOC, aligning with global standards.
Tokenisation
Hong Kong Unveils Sweeping Financial Reforms to Boost Hub Status
18/09/2025
Chief Executive John Lee's policy address focused on digital assets, RMB internationalisation, and wealth management to reinforce Hong Kong's role as a global financial centre.
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