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

    AML / KYC

    Global Anti-Financial Crime System 'Broken', Needs Radical Reform: RUSI

    13/09/2025

    RUSI argues the global framework is failing despite huge spending, calling for an overhaul of suspicious activity reporting.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Korean Crypto Exchanges and KCMI Launch Policy Research Group

    12/09/2025

    The new body, formed by exchange alliance DAXA and the Korea Capital Market Institute, aims to provide analysis to support digital asset regulation.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Flags Digital Fraud as Higher Priority Than Crypto, CRE Risks

    12/09/2025

    Arthur Yuen said at the FT Live Asia Banking Summit on Thursday that the impact of digital fraud on the broader economy and social fabric is systemic.

    Sanctions

    US Sanctions China, UAE Firms in Largest-Ever Action Against Houthi Networks

    12/09/2025

    OFAC sanctioned dozens of entities and vessels involved in Houthi fundraising and weapons procurement, while warning of secondary sanctions risks for FIs.

    Market Infrastructure

    China Launches Market Reform Pilots in 10 Key Economic Hubs

    12/09/2025

    The two-year programme targets the market-based allocation of capital, data, and other key production factors to boost the economy and unify domestic markets.

    Capital / Liquidity

    HKMA Delays Implementation of Stricter Liquidity Reporting Rules

    11/09/2025

    HKMA has pushed back the deadline for its revised MA(BS)23 return to June 2026 but will collect similar data from selected banks in the interim.

    Trending

    HKMA Consults on Crypto-Asset Reporting Rules for Banks

    10/09/2025

    The regulator has released draft guidance on capital, liquidity, and large exposure reporting to implement the Basel Committee's global crypto standard.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Global Regulators Urged to Adapt 'Black Box' AI Rules for Banks

    09/09/2025

    A BIS paper says regulators may need to accept performance-explainability trade-offs for complex AI, with strict new safeguards.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKMA Strengthens Benchmark Submission Rules for Banks

    09/09/2025

    The HKMA has updated its HIBOR submission guidance, introducing stricter requirements for independent reviews and the assessment of internal control effectiveness.

    AML / KYC

    China Proposes 'Special Preventive Measures' for AML/CFT

    09/09/2025

    New draft rules from eight government bodies would require firms to immediately freeze assets of entities on specific high-risk lists without prior notice.

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