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
Trading & Investment
Shanghai to Accelerate Launch of New Futures Products
26/05/2025
SHFE joined the UNSSE Initiative and will accelerate the launch of new futures products and the opening up of its nickel contract.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Korea, UNODC Partner to Tackle Transnational Crime
25/05/2025
Korea’s National Police Agency and UNODC signed an MoU to formalise collaboration to combat transnational organised crime in Southeast Asia.
Structural Regulation
Australian Super Tax Reform Faces Pushback Despite Election Win
24/05/2025
The government’s plan to increase tax on high superannuation balances is meeting with resistance.
Stablecoins
Stablecoins Offer Faster, Cheaper Cross-border Payments: BAFT Paper
24/05/2025
BAFT paper says FIs should explore strategies for adopting or integrating stablecoins into existing operations.
Credit Risk
South Korea to Implement Stricter Mortgage Lending Rule in July
23/05/2025
The FSC will tighten lending curbs as planned to cool household debt, but there are concerns over the impact on first-time buyers and regional economies.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Fighting Scams is a Community Effort: Singapore Police
23/05/2025
Aileen Yap said Singapore’s strategy to fighting scams relies on quick response and collaboration between all stakeholders.
Capital Adequacy
BCBS Remains Focused on Basel III, Third-Party Risk
23/05/2025
Basel Committee remains focused on timely Basel III implementation and will finalise third-party risk principles by year-end.
Trading & Investment
LME Approves More HK Warehouses as City Seeks Commodity Trading Boost
22/05/2025
LME approves three new warehouses in Hong Kong as city aims to become a key commodity hub with tax incentives.
Liquidity Risk
BIS Paper Calls for More Integrated Bank Liquidity Framework
22/05/2025
FSI Brief advocates for a three-tiered approach to bank liquidity, incorporating central bank lending facilities and asset pre-positioning.
Clearing & Post-Trade
BOK Gains Access to US Central Clearing Repo Market
22/05/2025
BOK partners with JP Morgan to become first Korean institution to join FICC ahead of SEC rule changes.
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