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
Crypto / Digital Assets
Vietnam to Formalise Capital and Transparency Rules for Crypto Firms
27/08/2025
The Law on Digital Technology Industry and a draft finance ministry resolution set out requirements that take effect from early 2026.
AML / KYC
FATF Flags Rising Terror Finance Risks via Crypto, Social Media
27/08/2025
FATF president flags growing use of virtual assets and social media for terror financing, calls for stronger global implementation of CFT rules.
Sanctions
Australian Sanctions Office Overhauls Consolidated List Format
26/08/2025
DFAT’s Asset Freezing division introduces alias strength ratings and standardised data fields for the Consolidated List from 1 November 2025.
Market Infrastructure
China Issues New Directive to Bolster National Carbon Market
26/08/2025
The directive aims for broader industry coverage, enhanced financial product innovation, and increased participation from financial institutions.
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong Launches Enhanced Arrangements for RMB Bond Repo
26/08/2025
The new arrangements allow re-use of Chinese bond collateral and facilitate cross-currency trades saw over CNY 3 billion in transactions on debut.
Capital / Liquidity
RBNZ Opens Consultation on Revised Capital Rules for Banks
25/08/2025
The proposed revisions seek to balance financial stability with economic efficiency and competition.
Trending
China Launches Cross-Border Asset Management Pilot in Hainan
25/08/2025
China has officially launched its new cross-border asset management pilot programme in Hainan, allowing overseas investors access to onshore financial products.
Fintech / Regtech
Global Central Banks Advancing Work on Digital Assets: BIS
24/08/2025
The emergence of stablecoins and other cryptoassets is accelerating CBDC work for over a third of central banks globally, new BIS survey reveals.
Fintech / Regtech
Indonesia Halts Payment ID Rollout Amid Privacy Outcry
24/08/2025
The Payment ID trial run, now deferred, has sparked debate on digital privacy, cybersecurity, and BI's preparedness for the innovation.
Capital / Liquidity
NZ Lawmakers Urge Immediate Halt to Bank Capital Hikes
23/08/2025
A parliamentary committee report has recommended pausing capital increases and creating a new prudential policy body to boost banking competition.
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