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
ESG / Sustainability
Six Biggest US Banks All Quit Net Zero Banking Alliance
12/01/2025
Only three US banks remain in NZBA, which is now restructuring. BlackRock separately said it will leave the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative.
AML / KYC
Japan to Enhance Information Sharing on Illegally Used Bank Accounts
10/01/2025
Mizuho, MUFG Bank, SMBC, Resona Bank, Joyo Bank, and Bank of Nagoya are participating in a JBA-led study group to develop a new information-sharing framework
AML / KYC
Rescue of Chinese Actor Turns Spotlight to Myanmar Scam Compounds
10/01/2025
The actor was lured to Thailand by a promise of a job casting before being taken to Myanmar and put to work in a scam compound
Sanctions
NATO Allies Start Using AI to Monitor Russian Shadow Fleet
09/01/2025
The initiative was launched under the banner of the Joint Expeditionary Force, a UK-led Northern European multi-national military partnership
Market Infrastructure
China Issues New Data Security Management Rules for Banks, Insurers
09/01/2025
Banks and insurers must adopt differentiated security protection based on classifications of data, strengthen data security protection strategies, and prioritise the protection of personal data
Capital / Liquidity
China NFRA Issues Margin Rules for OTC Derivatives Transactions
09/01/2025
VM requirements will commence on 1 September 2026. IM requirements will be implemented in three phases, starting with the largest institutions.
Taiwan FSC Further Opens Up High-net-worth Business to Banks
08/01/2025
The FSC granted a new approval to StanChart’s local subsidiary and announced amendments to rules governing financial services for high-net-worth clients.
Securities / Derivatives
China Continues Work to Boost Stock Market, Investor Confidence
08/01/2025
The stock exchanges met with foreign institutions. PBOC continuing to finance stock purchases and working to modernise its policy toolkit.
AML / KYC
China FX Regulator Directs Banks to Ramp Up Risk Monitoring
08/01/2025
Banks are asked to monitor for and report illegal cross-border financial activities involving underground banks, cross-border gambling, and virtual currencies
AML / KYC
Singapore Passes Law to Give Police Stronger Anti-Scam Powers
08/01/2025
The law allows the police to issue restriction orders to prevent bank account holders from making transfers to scammers.
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