Manesh Samtani
Manesh manages the news desk and serves as an editor at Regulation Asia. He covers regulatory changes across Asia Pacific that impact banking, capital markets, asset management, and financial services more generally. Manesh is a former trader and investment consultant with a degree in Finance and Banking. manesh@regulationasia.com
Articles by Manesh Samtani
AML / KYC
Hong Kong Rules Out Bespoke Regime for Family Offices
30/06/2025
Hong Kong will rely on existing activity-based licensing and AML laws to police the sector, while enhancing tax breaks.
China Pilots Investment Reporting Programme for Foreign Firms
29/06/2025
China has initiated a pilot programme in eight provinces and municipalities to gather data on domestic reinvestments by foreign-owned firms.
Capital / Liquidity
Korea Tightens Lending Rules to Curb Rising Household Debt
28/06/2025
The “unprecedentedly aggressive move” aims to curb household debt growth, particularly in the Seoul metropolitan area.
Securities / Derivatives
China Launches First Offshore Gold Vault in Hong Kong
27/06/2025
The Shanghai Gold Exchange also listed its first gold contracts on its International Board that can be delivered in Hong Kong.
Crypto / Digital Assets
FATF Calls on Jurisdictions to Bolster Efforts on Crypto Supervision
27/06/2025
FATF issued its latest progress report on the implementation of AML/CFT measures for virtual assets and a best practice paper for Travel Rule implementation.
ESG / Sustainability
Japan FSA Finalises Third Revision of Stewardship Code
27/06/2025
The revisions will help to promote collaboration between institutional investors and improve transparency of the identities of beneficial shareholders.
Capital / Liquidity
BOK Revamps Liquidity Management Framework, Expands Access
27/06/2025
Regular repo purchases will be introduced alongside an expansion of the range of eligible collateral and new participation incentives.
AML / KYC
Singapore Agencies Issue Advisory to Stop Use of NRIC for Authentication
27/06/2025
New joint advisory from the PDPC and CSA calls on private organisations to immediately cease the use of NRIC numbers for authentication.
Securities / Derivatives
Thailand Launches Initiatives to Boost Listed Company Value
27/06/2025
The stock exchange and securities regulator announced two new programmes to enhance corporate governance, transparency, and investor confidence.
Sanctions
Australia Imposes New Sanctions on Russian Individuals and Entities
26/06/2025
Australia has expanded sanctions targeting Russia’s defence, energy, and media sectors, while also deepening collaboration with NATO.
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