Manesh Samtani

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    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

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    Securities / Derivatives

    China Broadens Derivatives Market Access for Foreign Investors

    19/06/2025

    The DCE and SHFE have opened more commodity contracts to QFIs. China’s ETF options market will also be open to QFIs in October.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Shanghai STAR Market to Reopen to Loss-Making Tech Firms

    19/06/2025

    The STAR Market will once again allow unprofitable technology companies to list, as part of a series of reforms aimed at bolstering support for strategic industries.

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    Market Infrastructure

    AIA, Aegon Secure Approval for Shanghai Insurance Asset Management Units

    19/06/2025

    AIA and Aegon have gained approval to establish wholly foreign-owned insurance asset management subsidiaries in Shanghai. AIA Group and Aegon […]

    AML / KYC

    FATF Publishes Updated R.16 Standard on Payment Transparency

    18/06/2025

    The FATF said the will help combat fraud and illicit finance, balancing security with innovation and financial inclusion.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    South Korean Lawmakers Propose Stricter Stablecoin Rules

    18/06/2025

    New “Digital Asset Innovation Act” proposes higher capital requirements for stablecoin issuers and the establishment of a new committee under the FSC.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    China Tightens Rules on Futures Algo Trading Including HFT

    18/06/2025

    New regulations aim to enhance oversight, manage risks, and ensure fair trading practices in China’s futures market.

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    AML / KYC

    Singapore Bolsters Financial Crime Defences Ahead of FATF Review

    18/06/2025

    Singapore is ramping up AML efforts amid rising fraud and scams, aiming for improved effectiveness ratings in the FATF assessment.

    Uncategorised

    Does Australia Need an Economic Crime Harm Index?

    18/06/2025

    As financial crime rates skyrocket, a leading industry expert has called for a “harm index” to help align the private […]

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    Sanctions

    Australia, UK, EU and Canada Tighten Sanctions on Russia

    18/06/2025

    The allies are targeting Russia’s energy revenues and sanctions evasion, while the US resists further action.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Tensions Flare Over US Climate Stance at FSB Meeting – Report

    18/06/2025

    Disagreement over the urgency of climate-related financial risks sparked heated debate among global regulators in Madrid.

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