Manesh Samtani
Manesh Samtani is the Editor at Regulation Asia, where he leads the regional news desk from Hong Kong, directing coverage of critical regulatory developments impacting financial services across APAC. Manesh specialises in analysing how new rules and technologies are reshaping banking, capital markets, and the fight against financial crime, providing finance professionals, compliance leaders, and policymakers with the intelligence they need to navigate risk and understand the impact of regulatory change in the region. manesh@regulationasia.com
Articles by Manesh Samtani
Securities / Derivatives
APAC Retail Demand a Key Driver for Extended Trading, Says WFE
23/09/2025
The WFE highlights demand from Asia-Pacific investors in its analysis of the push for 24-hour trading, but warns of significant liquidity and post-trade challenges.
Fintech / Regtech
Hong Kong Faces 'Crucial' Gap in Retirement Income Products - Report
23/09/2025
New HKIMR report finds a significant shortfall in products for retirees, despite high digital adoption, urging industry innovation and better financial education.
Fintech / Regtech
Lack of 'Strategic Thinking' Fuelling Rise of Rival Financial Systems: RUSI
22/09/2025
New report argues that geopolitical shifts, sanctions, and de-risking are driving nations to build alternative financial systems.
Capital / Liquidity
BCBS Chief Brands Regulation a 'Profit Centre', Urges Full Basel III Roll-Out
22/09/2025
BCBS head Erik Thedéen said robust rules are a competitive advantage and a strategic asset, warning against a "race to the bottom" from fragmented implementation.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US Advances Stablecoin Rules, Seeks Input on Foreign Issuers
22/09/2025
A formal request for comment on the GENIUS Act has been issued, with specific questions on how to treat foreign firms and comparable regulatory regimes.
Securities / Derivatives
HK Official Confirms Plan to Pursue T+1 Settlement
22/09/2025
Specific proposals for T+1 settlement will be rolled out next year, while officials call for a careful assessment of the more complex 24-hour trading model.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX's OTC Clear to Launch LPR Swaps Under Swap Connect
22/09/2025
OTC Clear is adding the 1-year Loan Prime Rate for Northbound swaps and extending NDIRS tenors, with new risk and reporting rules.
Securities / Derivatives
BOJ Surprises Market With ETF, J-REIT Disposal Plan
22/09/2025
The BOJ will gradually unwind its holdings and end its ETF lending facility, marking a further step towards policy normalisation.
Securities / Derivatives
China Exchanges Set Out New Framework for Bond Buybacks
22/09/2025
New rules from the three major exchanges define specific price-drop triggers for issuers to repurchase bonds on the open market.
Capital / Liquidity
China Issues New Rules for IP Asset Valuation to Curb Financing Risks
22/09/2025
China has detailed new requirements for financial institutions and valuers to standardise IP-backed lending and increase supervision.
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