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 Infrastructure
Central Banks Outline Options for Tokenised Wholesale Settlement
21/09/2025
Report co-authored by BIS and seven central banks and maps out six approaches for integrating new technologies like DLT with central bank money.
Sanctions
EU, Australia Announce Tightening of Sanctions on Russia
20/09/2025
The EU proposes targeting Chinese and Indian firms in a new package, while Australia lowers the Russian oil price cap in a coordinated push.
ESG / Sustainability
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.
Securities / Derivatives
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.
Trending
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.
Securities / Derivatives
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.
Securities / Derivatives
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.
AML / KYC
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.
Fintech / Regtech
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.
Fintech / Regtech
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.
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