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
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.
Capital / Liquidity
Industry Bodies Urge BCBS to Reconsider Cryptoasset Standard
27/05/2025
Ten trade associations call for revisions to the BCBS cryptoasset standard, citing inconsistent implementation and arguing that it will hinder DLT use cases.
Market Infrastructure
HKTR to Open New ISO 20022 System One Week Early
27/05/2025
The HKTR system for ISO 20022 standard implementation will be opened one week early to facilitate industry preparation for the new OTC derivatives reporting regime.
Capital / Liquidity
China Lowers Upper Limit of Deposit Rates Banks Can Offer
27/05/2025
The move is intended to prevent bank interest margins from shrinking further and encourage consumer spending and investment.
Market Infrastructure
Shanghai to Accelerate Launch of New Futures Products
26/05/2025
SHFE joined the UNSSE Initiative and will accelerate the launch of new futures products and the opening up of its nickel contract.
AML / KYC
Korea, UNODC Partner to Tackle Transnational Crime
25/05/2025
Korea’s National Police Agency and UNODC signed an MoU to formalise collaboration to combat transnational organised crime in Southeast Asia.
Australian Super Tax Reform Faces Pushback Despite Election Win
24/05/2025
The government’s plan to increase tax on high superannuation balances is meeting with resistance.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Stablecoins Offer Faster, Cheaper Cross-border Payments: BAFT Paper
24/05/2025
BAFT paper says FIs should explore strategies for adopting or integrating stablecoins into existing operations.
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