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
US Sanctions Asia Entities Facilitating Iran Oil Shipments to China
14/05/2025
The sanctions include nine targets based in Hong Kong, three based in mainland China, and two based in Singapore.
Crypto / Digital Assets
BOK Seeks Authority Over Won-Based Stablecoin Issuance
14/05/2025
Bank of Korea seeks the power to approve won-based stablecoins to protect monetary policy and ensure financial stability.
AML / KYC
Taiwan Implements Stricter Rules on Structured Product Sales
14/05/2025
The new rules are intended to address mis-selling and protect vulnerable investors from unsuitable financial products
Capital / Liquidity
GHOS Reaffirms Commitment to Basel III, Climate Disclosures
13/05/2025
The GHOS said the BCBS is tasked with prioritising its work to analyse the impact of “extreme weather events on financial risks”.
Securities / Derivatives
China to Boost Financial Connectivity for Guangzhou’s Nansha District
13/05/2025
Regulators announced a 30-point plan to boost financial ties between Nansha, Hong Kong, and Macao and foster Greater Bay Area growth.
ESG / Sustainability
Taiwanese Insurers to Scrutinise ESG Practices Before Major Investments
13/05/2025
Insurers required to incorporate assessment of investee companies’ ESG policies and performance in pre-investment evaluation process
Securities / Derivatives
Thai SEC Proposes to Allow Securities Firms to Offer Investment Tokens
13/05/2025
The SEC is considering exempting securities firms from certain digital asset business license requirements to enable them to offer investment tokens.
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC Expands Data-Sharing Alliance to Combat Emerging Scams
12/05/2025
AUSTRAC’s Fintel Alliance will expand to target money muling, micro-laundering, and other evolving financial crimes.
Market Infrastructure
Sri Lanka Steps Up Incident Reporting Requirements for Banks
12/05/2025
Banks have to report incidents such as hacking, ransomware, digital scams and unplanned system outages within two hours of detection
Taiwan Central Bank Urges FX Rule Compliance After Currency Surge
12/05/2025
The central bank identified companies and individuals that engaged in currency speculation by disguising foreign loans to bring funds into Taiwan.
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