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
Anti-Money Laundering
Taiwan Central Bank Urges FX Rule Compliance After Currency Surge
12/05/2025
The central bank identified companies and individuals that engaged in currency speculation by disguising foreign loans to bring funds into Taiwan.
PEPs & Sanctions
UK Targets Russian Shadow Fleet with New Sanctions Package
11/05/2025
The new sanctions package targets “up to 100 oil tankers” as well as several individuals and entities, including two Hong Kong-based companies.
Data Privacy
RBI Tightens Digital Lending Norms, Mandates App Reporting
11/05/2025
RBI seeks to bolster consumer protection and transparency in digital lending with new rules requiring app registration and stricter data privacy.
Market Abuse
DMIST Proposes Self-Match Prevention Standard for Derivatives
11/05/2025
DMIST says standardising SMP functionality will lead to an overall reduction in inadvertent wash trades and improved operational efficiencies.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Kraken Thwarts Attempt by DPRK Hacker to Infiltrate Company
11/05/2025
Instead of alerting the applicant, Kraken strategically advanced them through the recruitment process to study their tactics.
Trading & Investment
China Launches ‘Sci-Tech Innovation Bonds’ to Spur Tech Advancement
09/05/2025
The Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges will offer a “green channel” for approvals, and reduce or waive fees associated with the issuance and trading.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Japan Securities Account Hacks Surged in April: FSA
09/05/2025
The FSA data shows 4,852 cases of unauthorised account access in April, compared to 1,420 in March and just 65 in January.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Korea to Require Crypto Exchanges to Enforce Withdrawal Delays
09/05/2025
Enforcing a delay before customers can withdraw virtual assets is expected to reduce losses from voice phishing incidents
Tokenisation
Tokenisation Can Boost Adoption of Carbon Markets: GDF
08/05/2025
New GDF report examines the role of tokenisation and blockchain technology in transforming voluntary carbon markets.
PEPs & Sanctions
EU Commission Proposes 17th Russia Sanctions Package
08/05/2025
The package targets Russia’s shadow fleet of oil tankers as well as dozens of companies involved in sanctions evasion, including China-based entities.
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