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
Crypto / Digital Assets
Seoul Prosecutors File First Charges Under New Crypto Law
07/01/2025
Two individuals were arrested and indicted for manipulating virtual assets. A third individual fled overseas.
China NFRA Revises Rules on Qualifications of Bank Bosses
07/01/2025
The draft rules refine the qualification requirements for directors and senior managers of banks including to ensure their independence.
AML / KYC
US Court Blocks Beneficial Ownership Reporting Again
06/01/2025
An order to reinstate beneficial ownership reporting obligations was reversed. DOJ has now taken the case to the Supreme Court
Securities / Derivatives
FDIC Seeking Enhanced Oversight of Blackrock, Vanguard
05/01/2025
BlackRock and Vanguard are asked to adopt a “passivity agreements” to ensure they don’t influence business decisions in the banks they invest in.
AML / KYC
Thailand Works to Address Risks of Myanmar Transactions
04/01/2025
No evidence was found that transactions with Myanmar were linked to weapons purchases. A new sanctions policy has been issued.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Do Kwon Appears in US Court Following Extradition from Montenegro
03/01/2025
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon appeared in court on Thursday, ending more than 18 months of uncertainty about his extradition.
Crypto / Digital Assets
OJK Indonesia Issues Regulations for Digital Asset Trading
03/01/2025
OJK is adopting Bappebti regulations, with refinements, to ensure continuity as it transitions into the new regulatory body for Indonesia’s crypto sector.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Philippine SEC Proposes New Regulatory Framework for Crypto
02/01/2025
The rules cover capital requirements, consumer protection, disclosures and marketing, AML compliance, market abuse, and cybersecurity.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea Working to Implement Changes to Dividend Practices
02/01/2025
Listed companies will be required to set their dividend record dates to be after general shareholders’ meetings.
Sanctions
Japan FSA Requests Self-Inspections from Crypto Exchanges
02/01/2025
The JVCEA is asked to ensure member crypto exchanges assess their vulnerability to North Korean cyberattacks, focusing on wallet management.
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