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
Supervision & Enforcement
Does Australia Need an Economic Crime Harm Index?
18/06/2025
As financial crime rates skyrocket, a leading industry expert has called for a “harm index” to help align the private […]
PEPs & Sanctions
Australia, UK, EU and Canada Tighten Sanctions on Russia
18/06/2025
The allies are targeting Russia’s energy revenues and sanctions evasion, while the US resists further action.
Climate Risk
Tensions Flare Over US Climate Stance at FSB Meeting – Report
18/06/2025
Disagreement over the urgency of climate-related financial risks sparked heated debate among global regulators in Madrid.
Anti-Money Laundering
FATF Approves New Transparency Standards for Cross-Border Payments
16/06/2025
The plenary also endorsed updated financial inclusion guidance to address the issue of ‘de-risking’ and agreed to publish several other reports.
Climate Risk
BCBS Finalises “Voluntary” Climate Risk Disclosure Framework
16/06/2025
The framework makes it voluntary for jurisdictions to adopt and entirely removes Template CRFR5 on facilitated emissions.
Cryptocurrency
Taiwan FSC Considers Extending Transition Period for New Crypto Law
14/06/2025
The draft Virtual Asset Services Law proposed in March will be submitted to Taiwanese lawmakers for consideration by the end of June.
Reporting & Disclosures
IFRS Publishes Jurisdictional Profiles on ISSB Standards Adoption
13/06/2025
The profiles show jurisdictional progress in adopting the ISSB standards, highlighting APAC’s commitment and diverse approaches.
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.
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