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
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.
Big Picture
China IRD Market Expanding, Hong Kong Remains Key Trading Hub
26/06/2025
New ISDA report says China’s interest rate derivatives market is expanding, spurred by the Futures and Derivatives Law and Swap Connect.
ESG / Sustainability
China Issues Draft Guidance for Sustainability Disclosure Standards
26/06/2025
China’s Ministry of Finance seeks feedback on draft application guidelines for the new corporate sustainability disclosure standards.
Capital / Liquidity
China Strengthens Market Risk Management for Commercial Banks
25/06/2025
The new rules aim to strengthen governance and improve the overall management of market risk within commercial banks.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Japan FSA Reviews Regulatory Framework for Crypto Assets
25/06/2025
Japan’s FSA proposes to reclassify crypto as financial products, potentially paving the way for Bitcoin ETFs and a flat 20% capital gains tax.
Capital / Liquidity
China Issues 19-point Guideline to Spur Consumer Spending
25/06/2025
Banks are encouraged to offer targeted support to businesses in key consumption areas. A new re-lending facility is being established.
AML / KYC
FATF Updates AML/CFT Guidance on Financial Inclusion
25/06/2025
The guidance encourages regulators and FIs to balance AML/CFT/CPF measures with access to financial services, particularly for vulnerable populations.
AML / KYC
New Academic Programmes Emerge to Address Financial Crime Skills Gap
24/06/2025
A ‘generational crisis’ in financial crime has prompted the introduction of new academic programmes that blend theory with real-world investigative skills.
Securities / Derivatives
South Korea Boosts Market Monitoring Amid Middle East Tensions
24/06/2025
KRX announced the formation of an “Emergency Market Operations Committee” to prepare for potential market volatility.
Market Infrastructure
G7 Cyber Expert Group Publishes Reconnection Best Practices
24/06/2025
New paper sets out best practices for financial firms reconnecting after cyber incidents, emphasising a phased approach and transparency.
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