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
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Shifts Reserve Ratio Reporting to Calendar Based System
12/12/2025
The RBI has aligned Cash Reserve Ratio and Statutory Liquidity Ratio reporting with calendar months and mandated digital submissions for all banks.
Sanctions
US Busts Network Smuggling AI Chips to China, Hong Kong
12/12/2025
The case exposes significant illicit finance and export control compliance risks for firms with exposure to China and Hong Kong supply chains.
Capital / Liquidity
ECB Proposes Overhaul of Bank Capital Rules, Casting Doubt on AT1 Bonds
12/12/2025
One of the proposals is to completely remove AT1s from the going-concern capital stack, similar to the approach taken by Australia and New Zealand.
ESG / Sustainability
Financial Regulators Failing on Nature Risk Despite Climate Progress, WWF Says
12/12/2025
A global assessment finds major gaps in addressing risks from deforestation and water stress, urging APAC regulators to act.
AML / KYC
FATF Praises AML Reforms in New Mutual Evaluation Report for Malaysia
12/12/2025
Malaysia is praised for post-1MDB reforms but must now increase convictions and strengthen sanctions under a three-year action plan.
Enforcement
Experts Urge Overhaul of Risk-Based Approach, AML Enforcement
12/12/2025
At the Basel AML Index launch, speakers from the Wolfsberg Group and ECB called for better enforcement and a more proportionate risk-based approach.
Securities / Derivatives
Sri Lanka: Court Dismisses Corruption Case Against Ex-CBSL Chief
11/12/2025
Former CBSL Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal has been conditionally discharged in a corruption case, conditional upon the repayment of over LKR 1.84 billion.
Securities / Derivatives
Geopolitical, Cyber Risks Remain Top Threats for 2026: DTCC Survey
11/12/2025
The annual survey shows top concerns unchanged, while highlighting regional differences and emerging AI risks for the global financial system.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Launches Tech 100 Index, Paving Way for Mainland ETF Products
11/12/2025
All constituent companies are eligible for Southbound trading through the Stock Connect programme, ensuring accessibility to resulting ETF products for mainland investors.
Securities / Derivatives
China: UBS Executes First Futures Trade for QFII Using CGBs as Margin
11/12/2025
The move follows new SHFE rules allowing foreign investors to use government bonds for margin, a key step China's market liberalisation.
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