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
Securities / Derivatives
Osaka Exchange Expands Equity Options, Explores Crypto Derivatives
04/08/2025
OSE is adding 20 stocks to its equity options market-making programme and conducting research into regulated cryptocurrency futures and options.
Market Infrastructure
China Sets Unified Rules for Financial Market Infrastructure
04/08/2025
New measures unify supervision across key systems, establish a framework for systemically important platforms, and set strict data residency requirements.
Securities / Derivatives
China to End VAT Exemption on Government and Financial Bond Interest
04/08/2025
The move, effective from 8 August for new issues, aims to increase fiscal revenues and is expected to significantly impact institutional investors including banks.
Fintech / Regtech
Korea to Introduce Punitive Fines for Financial Cybersecurity Breaches
03/08/2025
Regulators plan sector-wide inspections, blind penetration tests, and new rules to strengthen CISO authority following a major ransomware attack.
Securities / Derivatives
Philippines SEC Proposes Roadmap for ISSB-Aligned Sustainability Reporting
02/08/2025
The SEC has proposed a phased timeline for adopting ISSB-aligned standards, including bringing large non-listed companies into scope from 2029.
Securities / Derivatives
Korean Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Strengthen Disclosure Rules for PE Funds
02/08/2025
A new bill proposes removing disclosure exemptions for private equity funds and mandating quarterly reports.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea to Raise Corporate, Investor Taxes in Major Policy Shift
01/08/2025
The plan reverses a prior corporate tax cut and introduces a capital gains tax for retail investors, aiming to boost revenue and address fiscal deficits.
Sanctions
US Sanctions Hong Kong, Taiwan, China Firms for Supporting Iran
01/08/2025
Four entities in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and mainland China are among those targeted for allegedly procuring technology for Iran’s military drone programme.
AML / KYC
DBS Hong Kong Launches Anti-Scam Team to Contain Fraud Threat
01/08/2025
The bank has established a 24/7 team to combat authorised payment scams in Hong Kong, mirroring the model used by its Singapore parent to safeguard the interests of the bank’s customers.
Crypto / Digital Assets
South Korea Forms Task Force to Regulate Crypto Lending
01/08/2025
Regulators and exchanges will develop guidelines by August after high-leverage products raised investor protection and legal risk concerns.
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