Manesh Samtani
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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