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
Capital / Liquidity
An Integrated Approach to Bank Liquidity Risk Management
13/06/2025
Fernando Restoy advocates for an integrated approach to liquidity risk, combining enhanced requirements with central bank support readiness.
AML / KYC
EU Commission Updates List of High-Risk Jurisdictions
12/06/2025
Laos and Nepal were added, while the Philippines and the UAE were removed. The updated list takes into account the FATF’s work and its grey list.
Market Infrastructure
New Reforms to Open Shenzhen’s Doors to HK-Listed Firms
12/06/2025
Hong Kong listed companies that are registered in the GBA will be able to also pursue listings on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.
Securities / Derivatives
Australia Eyes Data and Transparency Reforms in Private Markets
12/06/2025
ASIC symposium highlighted the regulator’s increased focus on private markets, and the balance between access and investor protection.
AML / KYC
Data Silos Must Fall to Combat Converging Financial Crime Types: Experts
12/06/2025
More collaboration is needed as typologies collide, financial crime experts said at a roundtable hosted by Quantexa and Regulation Asia.
AML / KYC
China’s NFRA Proposes Rules for “Severely Dishonest Entity” List
11/06/2025
FIs will be able to use the list of “severely dishonest entities” to inform lending, insurance, or investment decisions.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korea Pushes Forward Work on Digital Asset Basic Act
11/06/2025
The Act will introduce business conduct and internal control standards for crypto firms as well as licensing and capital requirements for stablecoins.
Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Tightens Liquidity Reporting Requirements for Banks
11/06/2025
Banks required to report more granular data on the maturity profile of assets and liabilities, deposit insurance, and mortgage loans, among other areas.
Fintech / Regtech
New Rules for BNPL Providers Take Effect in Australia
10/06/2025
Australia starts enforcing stricter BNPL regulations, requiring providers to conduct credit checks before allowing customers to borrow money.
AML / KYC
Star Entertainment Pleads for Leniency in Money Laundering Case
10/06/2025
Star Entertainment claims that its financial viability would be at risk if it were fined anything over A$100m, a quarter of what AUSTRAC is seeking.
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