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
Fintech / Regtech
Hong Kong's Digital Banks Face Trust Deficit, Survey Finds
09/07/2025
A new survey reveals Hong Kong's digital banks struggle to gain user trust and primary account status, despite high adoption rates.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Crypto Derivatives Exchanges Warned of Threat to Insurance Funds
09/07/2025
A new report details how attackers exploit design flaws to drain platform reserves and urges proactive surveillance.
ESG / Sustainability
G20 Body Launches Consultation on Global Carbon Credit Data Model
09/07/2025
A draft data model proposes standardised identifiers and data fields to boost transparency and unlock finance in fragmented carbon markets.
Capital / Liquidity
ABA Issues Guidelines on Handling Customers Facing Financial Difficulty
09/07/2025
The voluntary code outlines best practice for early intervention, tailored support, and improved internal governance for banks assisting struggling customers.
Capital / Liquidity
APRA Details Technical Rules for Bank AT1 Capital Phase-Out
09/07/2025
APRA has launched a consultation on specific amendments to eliminate Additional Tier 1 capital from its framework by 2027.
ESG / Sustainability
Australia First to Adopt Global Ethics Rules for Sustainability Assurance
09/07/2025
New standards mirror financial audit independence rules, creating a robust framework for practitioners and the use of external experts.
Market Infrastructure
China Proposes Overhaul of CIPS Rules to Bolster Risk Controls
09/07/2025
To support the yuan's expanding international role, the proposed regulations shift to principles-based oversight and give the system operator greater responsibility.
Fintech / Regtech
BIS Paper Offers Roadmap for Addressing Quantum Threat in Banking
08/07/2025
A new BIS paper outlines a roadmap for banks and supervisors to counter quantum computing threats, urging an immediate start.
Market Infrastructure
UPDATED: Bond Connect Expands to Non-Banks, Repo Rules Eased
08/07/2025
Regulators will permit non-bank institutions into Southbound trading and allow rehypothecation in repo deals, with key changes launching on 25 August.
AML / KYC
FATF Warns of Evolving Terrorist Financing Risks, Gaps in Global Response
07/07/2025
New FATF report warns that 69% of countries are failing to prosecute terrorist financing effectively, as criminals mix new tech with old methods.
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