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
Fintech / Regtech
Evolving Indian Regulations: Future-Proofing the Banking Regulatory Ecosystem
10/04/2025
Insights from a Nasdaq-led discussion, moderated by Regulation Asia, discussing regulatory change, the reporting ecosystem, data management practices, and related technology.
Sanctions
China Adds 18 More US Entities to Export Blacklists
10/04/2025
Chinese and European leaders have agreed to work together to safeguard free trade in response to the US tariffs, most of which have been suddenly paused.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Announces Measures to Maintain Market Stability
09/04/2025
US tariffs prompted Taiwan authorities to impose short-selling curbs and activate a stock market stabilisation fund used in times of crisis.
AML / KYC
HK Police Calls on FIs to “Embrace” Innovation in Fight Against Financial Crime
09/04/2025
“Today’s threats demand tomorrow’s solutions,” said HKPF Director of Crime & Security Keith Yip, speaking at a joint HKMA-GCFFC event.
Market Infrastructure
China Proposes Revisions to Strengthen Cybersecurity Law
09/04/2025
Penalties can be imposed for the sale or provision of network equipment that hasn’t been properly tested and certified.
Capital / Liquidity
China NFRA Relaxes Equity Investment Limits for Insurers
08/04/2025
The NFRA is raising the upper limit of the equity asset allocation ratio of insurers and allowing them to increase investment in VC funds.
Securities / Derivatives
China State Investors Intervene to Stabilise Capital Market
08/04/2025
Central Huijin Investment and other state-owned companies increased their stock holdings in a bid to help stabilise the market.
Market Infrastructure
KRX to Enhance Derivatives Night Trading Convenience for Investors
08/04/2025
KRX will move to using its own infrastructure for night trading, rather than relying on trades going through Eurex members.
Sanctions
China Further Tightens Export Controls in Response to US Tariffs
07/04/2025
China announced new export controls on rare earth elements and added more US entities to its export control list and “unreliable entities” list.
Enforcement
FSS Korea Announces Enhancements to Whistleblower System
07/04/2025
The plan involves enhancing whistleblower anonymity, protections, rewards, and incentives. The new system starts on 1 July 2025.
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