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
Crypto / Digital Assets
South Korean Lawmakers Propose Stricter Stablecoin Rules
18/06/2025
New “Digital Asset Innovation Act” proposes higher capital requirements for stablecoin issuers and the establishment of a new committee under the FSC.
Fintech / Regtech
China Tightens Rules on Futures Algo Trading Including HFT
18/06/2025
New regulations aim to enhance oversight, manage risks, and ensure fair trading practices in China’s futures market.
AML / KYC
Singapore Bolsters Financial Crime Defences Ahead of FATF Review
18/06/2025
Singapore is ramping up AML efforts amid rising fraud and scams, aiming for improved effectiveness ratings in the FATF assessment.
Uncategorised
Does Australia Need an Economic Crime Harm Index?
18/06/2025
As financial crime rates skyrocket, a leading industry expert has called for a “harm index” to help align the private […]
Sanctions
Australia, UK, EU and Canada Tighten Sanctions on Russia
18/06/2025
The allies are targeting Russia’s energy revenues and sanctions evasion, while the US resists further action.
ESG / Sustainability
Tensions Flare Over US Climate Stance at FSB Meeting – Report
18/06/2025
Disagreement over the urgency of climate-related financial risks sparked heated debate among global regulators in Madrid.
AML / KYC
FATF Approves New Transparency Standards for Cross-Border Payments
16/06/2025
The plenary also endorsed updated financial inclusion guidance to address the issue of ‘de-risking’ and agreed to publish several other reports.
Capital / Liquidity
BCBS Finalises “Voluntary” Climate Risk Disclosure Framework
16/06/2025
The framework makes it voluntary for jurisdictions to adopt and entirely removes Template CRFR5 on facilitated emissions.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Taiwan FSC Considers Extending Transition Period for New Crypto Law
14/06/2025
The draft Virtual Asset Services Law proposed in March will be submitted to Taiwanese lawmakers for consideration by the end of June.
ESG / Sustainability
IFRS Publishes Jurisdictional Profiles on ISSB Standards Adoption
13/06/2025
The profiles show jurisdictional progress in adopting the ISSB standards, highlighting APAC’s commitment and diverse approaches.
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