Manesh Samtani

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    Manesh Samtani is the Editor at Regulation Asia, where he leads the regional news desk from Hong Kong, directing coverage of critical regulatory developments impacting financial services across APAC. Manesh specialises in analysing how new rules and technologies are reshaping banking, capital markets, and the fight against financial crime, providing finance professionals, compliance leaders, and policymakers with the intelligence they need to navigate risk and understand the impact of regulatory change in the region. manesh@regulationasia.com

    Articles by Manesh Samtani

    Sanctions

    China Imposes Export Curbs Following Dutch Takeover of Chipmaker

    16/10/2025

    The Dutch government invoked a national security law to take control of the Chinese-owned chipmaker, prompting Beijing to block exports.

    Capital / Liquidity

    South Korea Imposes New Curbs on Banks to Cool Property Market

    16/10/2025

    New rules include tiered mortgage caps, higher risk-weights for banks, and expanded debt service ratio calculations to rein in household debt.

    Sanctions

    US Threatens Sanctions on Nations Supporting IMO Net-Zero Framework

    15/10/2025

    The US warns of retaliation against countries backing the IMO's framework for reducing GHG emissions from the global shipping industry.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ISO Launches Global Biodiversity Standard to Guide Corporate Action

    15/10/2025

    The new standard, ISO 17298, provides a framework for organisations to assess and act on nature-related risks, aligning with the TNFD.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ESMA Finalises Key Reforms for EU Move to T+1 Settlement

    15/10/2025

    The proposals mandate new deadlines for trade allocations, automated CSD functions, and enhanced reporting, with a phased implementation leading to October 2027.

    Sanctions

    US, UK Target Cambodian Scam Networks with Sanctions, FinCEN Rule

    15/10/2025

    The actions include a Section 311 rule against a money laundering concern and the largest-ever US forfeiture of bitcoin.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Swiss Court Rules Credit Suisse AT1 Bond Wipeout Was Unlawful

    15/10/2025

    The court found the CHF 16.5 billion write-down lacked a legal basis, boosting investor hopes for compensation in a landmark ruling.

    Securities / Derivatives

    IMF Warns Nonbank Growth Poses New Financial Stability Risks

    15/10/2025

    The IMF's latest Global Financial Stability Report highlights growing bank-nonbank links and calls for enhanced supervision and liquidity management tools.

    AML / KYC

    PBOC Proposes Stricter Beneficial Ownership Rules for Financial Firms

    14/10/2025

    The draft regulations mandate a risk-based approach and new discrepancy reporting for financial firms' AML checks.

    Trending

    FSB Warns of Systemic Risk from Slow, Inconsistent Reform Implementation

    14/10/2025

    The FSB highlights "a concerning trend of delayed or stalled implementation" in key areas like Basel III and non-bank finance.

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