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
Taiwan Central Bank Urges FX Rule Compliance After Currency Surge
12/05/2025
The central bank identified companies and individuals that engaged in currency speculation by disguising foreign loans to bring funds into Taiwan.
Sanctions
UK Targets Russian Shadow Fleet with New Sanctions Package
11/05/2025
The new sanctions package targets “up to 100 oil tankers” as well as several individuals and entities, including two Hong Kong-based companies.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI Tightens Digital Lending Norms, Mandates App Reporting
11/05/2025
RBI seeks to bolster consumer protection and transparency in digital lending with new rules requiring app registration and stricter data privacy.
Securities / Derivatives
DMIST Proposes Self-Match Prevention Standard for Derivatives
11/05/2025
DMIST says standardising SMP functionality will lead to an overall reduction in inadvertent wash trades and improved operational efficiencies.
Sanctions
Kraken Thwarts Attempt by DPRK Hacker to Infiltrate Company
11/05/2025
Instead of alerting the applicant, Kraken strategically advanced them through the recruitment process to study their tactics.
Securities / Derivatives
China Launches ‘Sci-Tech Innovation Bonds’ to Spur Tech Advancement
09/05/2025
The Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges will offer a “green channel” for approvals, and reduce or waive fees associated with the issuance and trading.
AML / KYC
Japan Securities Account Hacks Surged in April: FSA
09/05/2025
The FSA data shows 4,852 cases of unauthorised account access in April, compared to 1,420 in March and just 65 in January.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korea to Require Crypto Exchanges to Enforce Withdrawal Delays
09/05/2025
Enforcing a delay before customers can withdraw virtual assets is expected to reduce losses from voice phishing incidents
Crypto / Digital Assets
Tokenisation Can Boost Adoption of Carbon Markets: GDF
08/05/2025
New GDF report examines the role of tokenisation and blockchain technology in transforming voluntary carbon markets.
Sanctions
EU Commission Proposes 17th Russia Sanctions Package
08/05/2025
The package targets Russia’s shadow fleet of oil tankers as well as dozens of companies involved in sanctions evasion, including China-based entities.
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