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
ESG / Sustainability
Performance, Not Governance Ideals, Drives Acceptance of Dual Class Shares
29/05/2025
Regulatory efforts should focus on fostering governance frameworks that support long-term performance and entrepreneurial vision
AML / KYC
Chinese Underground Banking Key to Global Crime – Report
29/05/2025
Chinese underground banking networks facilitate North Korean hacking, drug cartels, and sanctions evasion, says TRM Labs report.
AML / KYC
Interpol Issues First Two Silver Notices at India’s Request
28/05/2025
India secured two Interpol Silver Notices, one to trace assets in a visa fraud case and the other for a crypto scam case.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea to Require Investor Training for Access to Risky Products
28/05/2025
Korean regulators are introducing mandatory education and simulated trading requirements for retail access to overseas derivatives and leveraged ETPs.
AML / KYC
Cambodia Scam Industry Generates Up to $19bn Annually – Report
28/05/2025
New report recommends sanctions on 28 officials and businesspeople for alleged involvement in or support of Cambodia’s scam industry.
Capital / Liquidity
China to Implement Tech Finance Reforms to Boost Innovation Funding
28/05/2025
Chinese regulators are expanding bond market initiatives and increasing lending support for science and technology sectors.
AML / KYC
G7 Finance Ministers Pledge Action Against Financial Crime
27/05/2025
G7 commits to strengthening AML frameworks, enhancing international cooperation, and supporting developing countries to combat financial crime.
Market Infrastructure
Hong Kong Lawmakers Set to Discuss MPF “Full Portability”
27/05/2025
On 2 June, lawmakers will discuss legislative amendments that will allow employees greater control over their MPF investments in two phases.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Lifts Stock Market Short Selling Restrictions
27/05/2025
Taiwan’s FSC removes short selling curbs imposed in April, citing stabilised market conditions after Trump tariff uncertainties.
Securities / Derivatives
IOSCO Adopts Reforms to Bolster Fund Liquidity Risk Management
27/05/2025
The reforms aim to better protect investors in open-ended investment funds, reduce liquidity mismatches, and ensure financial stability.
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