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
FinCEN Flags Key Asian Hubs in Iran Sanctions Evasion Analysis
28/10/2025
A new FinCEN report details how shell and oil companies in Hong Kong and Singapore facilitated transactions to evade sanctions.
Securities / Derivatives
Asia Taking Cautious 'Step-by-Step' Approach to Retail Private Markets
28/10/2025
Regulators speaking at the ASIFMA Asset Management Conference said they are developing risk-calibrated frameworks while grappling with liquidity, valuation, and investor education challenges.
Trending
KRX Launches Central Clearing for KOFR Interest Rate Swaps
28/10/2025
The move centralises clearing for risk-free rate derivatives, aiming to boost market stability, liquidity, and reduce counterparty risk.
Securities / Derivatives
China Overhauls QFII Rules to Fast-Track Foreign Investor Access
28/10/2025
Regulators are launching a two-year plan to streamline approvals, expand investment scope, and attract more long-term capital.
AML / KYC
China Imposes New AML Reporting Duties on Financial Firms
28/10/2025
The PBOC has clarified its regulatory structure and mandated new event-based and annual AML reporting.
Market Infrastructure
RBA Outlines Broad Agenda to Overhaul Payments System
27/10/2025
Governor Michele Bullock outlines plans to decommission the BECS, modernise the RITS, and set new expectations for fraud prevention.
ESG / Sustainability
Asia Consortium to Address Transition Finance Bottlenecks
27/10/2025
Regulators and industry have identified key financing bottlenecks and are developing practical guides to accelerate Asia's green transformation agenda.
Sanctions
FATF Adopts First Mutual Evaluation Reports Under New Methodology
27/10/2025
The FATF also removed four countries from the 'grey list' and adopted new guidance on asset recovery and emerging risks from AI and deepfakes.
Fintech / Regtech
Hong Kong Investors Demand New MPF Products, More Advice
27/10/2025
An HKIFA survey reveals strong demand for sustainable and crypto funds, while highlighting a significant gap in professional retirement planning advice.
Fintech / Regtech
UN Convention on Cybercrime Signed by 65 Nations
27/10/2025
The pact aims to streamline cross-border data sharing and fight digital crime, but critics warn it could enable transnational repression and harm cybersecurity.
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