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
Sanctions
Korean Banks in Cambodia Freeze Assets of Sanctioned Prince Group
21/10/2025
Lenders acted on international sanctions against the Cambodian conglomerate, while South Korean authorities weigh their own formal measures due to diplomatic sensitivities.
Capital / Liquidity
India’s New Credit Loss Rules to Cost Banks Billions - Reports
21/10/2025
The RBI's shift to the Expected Credit Loss (ECL) framework will impact bank capital, but analysts see long-term benefits.
ESG / Sustainability
Hong Kong, Malaysia Adopt Global Sustainability Ethics Rules
21/10/2025
The jurisdictions are implementing IESBA standards for sustainability reporting and assurance, with regulators set to establish formal oversight frameworks for all practitioners.
ESG / Sustainability
G20 Pushes Climate Adaptation Plans, Backs Carbon Data Model
20/10/2025
New SFWG report details principles for integrating resilience into transition plans and seeks to bolster carbon market integrity through data standardisation.
ESG / Sustainability
CSRC Targets 'Key Minority' with Stricter Corporate Governance Rules
20/10/2025
The new rules, effective 2026, introduce full-lifecycle accountability for executives and stricter controls on remuneration and related-party transactions.
Fintech / Regtech
Japan's Megabanks to Launch Joint Stablecoin for Corporate Payments
20/10/2025
A consortium of Japan's three largest banks will issue a yen-pegged stablecoin, aiming to modernise corporate payments under new regulations.
Fintech / Regtech
BIS, HKMA Unveil AI Platform to Tackle Scope 3 Emissions
20/10/2025
Project Symbiosis proof-of-concept uses AI to help firms and SMEs report Scope 3 data and access sustainable finance.
Sanctions
Cambodia’s Prince Bank Faces Bank Run Following US, UK Sanctions
20/10/2025
A bank run has hit Cambodia’s Prince Bank and Thai authorities have launched a probe following massive US and UK sanctions against its parent group for alleged scam operations.
China Overhauls Support System for Firms Expanding Overseas
19/10/2025
A new national platform will be created and professional services enhanced to support the growing number of Chinese companies expanding globally.
Sanctions
New Zealand Introduces Regulations to Re-impose Iran Sanctions
17/10/2025
The regulations introduce asset freezes, a duty of vigilance, and a compulsory registration scheme for firms intending to do business with a restricted entity.
JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER
A daily selection of top stories from the Regulation Asia editorial team