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
Market Abuse
Seoul Prosecutors File First Charges Under New Crypto Law
07/01/2025
Two individuals were arrested and indicted for manipulating virtual assets. A third individual fled overseas.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
China NFRA Revises Rules on Qualifications of Bank Bosses
07/01/2025
The draft rules refine the qualification requirements for directors and senior managers of banks including to ensure their independence.
KYC & CDD
US Court Blocks Beneficial Ownership Reporting Again
06/01/2025
An order to reinstate beneficial ownership reporting obligations was reversed. DOJ has now taken the case to the Supreme Court
Structural Regulation
FDIC Seeking Enhanced Oversight of Blackrock, Vanguard
05/01/2025
BlackRock and Vanguard are asked to adopt a “passivity agreements” to ensure they don’t influence business decisions in the banks they invest in.
PEPs & Sanctions
Thailand Works to Address Risks of Myanmar Transactions
04/01/2025
No evidence was found that transactions with Myanmar were linked to weapons purchases. A new sanctions policy has been issued.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Do Kwon Appears in US Court Following Extradition from Montenegro
03/01/2025
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon appeared in court on Thursday, ending more than 18 months of uncertainty about his extradition.
Cryptocurrency
OJK Indonesia Issues Regulations for Digital Asset Trading
03/01/2025
OJK is adopting Bappebti regulations, with refinements, to ensure continuity as it transitions into the new regulatory body for Indonesia’s crypto sector.
Cryptocurrency
Philippine SEC Proposes New Regulatory Framework for Crypto
02/01/2025
The rules cover capital requirements, consumer protection, disclosures and marketing, AML compliance, market abuse, and cybersecurity.
Trading & Investment
Korea Working to Implement Changes to Dividend Practices
02/01/2025
Listed companies will be required to set their dividend record dates to be after general shareholders’ meetings.
Cybersecurity
Japan FSA Requests Self-Inspections from Crypto Exchanges
02/01/2025
The JVCEA is asked to ensure member crypto exchanges assess their vulnerability to North Korean cyberattacks, focusing on wallet management.
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