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
Australia Consults on Non-compete Ban Including Model for High Earners
30/07/2025
The government is seeking feedback on a wide-ranging overhaul of worker restraints, including potential new competition law penalties.
Securities / Derivatives
Morgan Stanley Becomes First US Firm to Issue Panda Bond
30/07/2025
Morgan Stanley is the first US-headquartered firm to tap China's onshore bond market, amid a surge in foreign issuance driven by low borrowing costs.
Market Infrastructure
Japan Issues Progress Update on Asset Management Hub Initiatives
30/07/2025
FSA outlines progress on deregulation and support schemes in Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, and Fukuoka aimed at attracting overseas investment managers.
Enforcement
Chinese Authorities Issue New Rules to Fight Cybercrime "Accomplices"
30/07/2025
New judicial guidelines aim to curb rampant online fraud by clarifying sentencing for accomplices, targeting organised gangs and offering leniency for students.
Big Picture
ASEAN Needs Stronger Voice in Sustainability Reporting: ACCA
30/07/2025
A new report calls for coordinated advocacy and ISSB alignment to manage risks, ease the reporting burden, and reflect the region's economic importance.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Tightens Bank, NBFC Rules on Investments in Alternative Funds
30/07/2025
The RBI has set a 10% individual and 20% collective limit for regulated entities investing in any single AIF scheme.
Capital / Liquidity
Korea to Redirect Capital Flow from Property to 'Productive' Sectors
29/07/2025
Regulators will tighten capital rules for property loans while reviewing regulations to steer funds into strategic industries like AI and semiconductors.
Trending
CSRC Proposes Major Overhaul of Corporate Governance Rules
29/07/2025
The CSRC has released draft rules requiring performance-linked remuneration, clawback mechanisms, and stricter controls on the actions of major shareholders.
Fintech / Regtech
Hong Kong Pushes Data-sharing Infrastructure to Boost SME Trade Finance
29/07/2025
The HKMA is advancing its Commercial Data Interchange (CDI) with new pilots in credit scoring and logistics data, aiming to streamline lending and cut costs for businesses.
AML / KYC
China Steps Up Enforcement of Tax on Overseas Investment Gains
28/07/2025
Authorities are enforcing a long-overlooked 20% levy on global profits, using international data-sharing agreements to identify tax residents' offshore holdings.
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