Manesh Samtani

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    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

    PBOC Proposes to Update Reporting Rules for Suspicious Transactions

    17/07/2025

    The PBOC has launched a consultation to align rules with a new AML law, introducing non-site inspections and extending record-keeping requirements.

    AML / KYC

    MAS Mandates 2FA for All Online Financial Accounts, Tightens Exemptions

    17/07/2025

    MAS updates guidance to make two-factor authentication mandatory for all customers, shifting from a client-based to an access-based exemption model.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Japan Cautiously Considering Move to T+1 Equities Settlement

    16/07/2025

    FSA study group urges a cautious approach while monitoring regional peers, highlighting risks of settlement fails and time zone challenges for foreign investors.

    Capital / Liquidity

    UK Delays FRTB Rules to 2028 Amid Global Uncertainty

    16/07/2025

    BOE cites need for international alignment on FRTB internal models, while pushing ahead with standardised approaches and other Basel 3.1 reforms for 2027.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Japan FSA Proposes Mandatory Phishing-Resistant MFA for Brokerages

    16/07/2025

    FSA released draft guidelines to combat online fraud, requiring stronger authentication and setting schedules for implementation.

    Securities / Derivatives

    BOJ Completes Sale of Crisis-era Stocks, Shifts Focus to ETF Holdings

    16/07/2025

    BOJ has finalised the disposal of shares bought from commercial banks, turning market attention to the much larger challenge of unwinding its ETF portfolio.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Taiwan Eases Bank Branching Rules to Promote Asset Management Hub

    16/07/2025

    The FSC is exempting banks from key requirements to encourage them to open branches in designated asset management zones.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Korea to Lift Venture Capital Restrictions On Crypto Firms

    15/07/2025

    The move reverses a controversial 2018 policy, allowing crypto exchanges and brokers to qualify for government support and tax benefits.

    Market Infrastructure

    New FSB Chair Targets Non-Bank Finance, Stablecoins in First Priorities

    15/07/2025

    Andrew Bailey calls for renewed global cooperation to tackle risks from private finance and digital assets amid rising geopolitical fragmentation.

    ESG / Sustainability

    FSB Halts New Climate Rules Amid US Pressure and Deep Divisions

    15/07/2025

    The FSB has shelved new climate policy work, citing member divisions after a US pushback against a more aggressive agenda.

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