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
Securities / Derivatives
China Launches Green Foreign Debt Pilot to Boost Sustainable Investment
22/08/2025
SAFE is offering higher cross-border financing quotas to non-financial firms in 16 provinces and cities to channel overseas funds into green projects.
ESG / Sustainability
HKMA Study Links Poor Disclosure to Lower Climate Risk Preparedness
22/08/2025
New study finds 15% of regional firms are at high physical risk, urges stronger disclosure rules to boost corporate resilience and financial stability.
Sanctions
UK Sanctions Kyrgyz Bank, Crypto Firms in Russia Evasion Clampdown
22/08/2025
The new designations target a bank and crypto networks in Kyrgyzstan accused of helping Russia circumvent international financial restrictions.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Considers New Intraday Curbs on Index Options Trading
21/08/2025
SEBI advisory panel is weighing stricter position limits to curb speculative frenzy and protect retail investors amid a derivatives boom.
Securities / Derivatives
Korean Brokerages Set to Resume Daytime US Stock Trading
21/08/2025
Major securities firms will restart the service after a year-long suspension, following verification of the US-based ATS provider's system stability.
Fintech / Regtech
Industry Launches Real-time Crypto Crime Response Network
21/08/2025
The Beacon Network aims to set a new standard for real-time financial crime response and prevent illicit crypto funds from being cashed out.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Proposes New Capital Rules for Counterparty Credit Risk
21/08/2025
The RBI has issued draft rules to align with Basel III, replacing the current method with the more risk-sensitive SA-CCR framework.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Outlines Tech-Driven AML Strategy, Reports Lower Fraud Losses
20/08/2025
Eddie Yue details HKMA's multi-pronged approach using real-time monitoring and enhanced data sharing as new measures show early success in curbing financial crime.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea to Embed Workplace Safety Risk into Credit and ESG Frameworks
20/08/2025
Regulators will require banks to factor serious industrial accidents into lending decisions and mandate immediate public disclosure for listed firms.
Securities / Derivatives
Guangzhou Unveils Reforms to Boost Nansha's GBA Hub Ambitions
20/08/2025
Guangzhou unveils 88 measures to bolster Nansha as a GBA financial hub, focusing on cross-border cooperation, innovation, and regulatory enhancements.
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