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
Trading & Investment
Taiwan and Japan Launch First Cross-Border ETF Listings
19/09/2025
Nomura Asset Management has listed feeder ETFs on the Taiwan and Tokyo stock exchanges, marking a key step in regional capital market integration.
Trading & Investment
Hong Kong and UAE Launch Fund Passport, Agree Stock Exchange Cooperation
19/09/2025
Regulators have established a mutual recognition framework for funds, while the Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi exchanges will explore cross-listings and ETFs.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
HKMA Prepares to Roll Out Personal Account Info-Sharing to Combat Fraud
19/09/2025
The HKMA is enabling banks to share client data on suspected mule accounts, part of a broader push involving AI and data analytics.
Structural Regulation
FSC Korea Rejects All Bids for Fourth Internet Bank Licence
18/09/2025
The FSC found all four applicants unsuitable for preliminary approval, citing weak capitalisation, unclear shareholder structures, and inadequate funding plans.
Stablecoins
Korea-Japan Bank Consortium Completes Stablecoin Trial
18/09/2025
A proof-of-concept remittance project found stablecoins cut costs, but highlighted South Korea's lack of a clear regulatory framework.
Anti-Money Laundering
China Imposes AML Rules on Company Formation Agents
18/09/2025
New measures require agents to conduct customer due diligence and report suspicious activity to the PBOC, aligning with global standards.
Tokenisation
Hong Kong Unveils Sweeping Financial Reforms to Boost Hub Status
18/09/2025
Chief Executive John Lee's policy address focused on digital assets, RMB internationalisation, and wealth management to reinforce Hong Kong's role as a global financial centre.
Anti-Money Laundering
Chinese Authorities Issue New AML Rules for Accounting Firms
17/09/2025
China has expanded its AML framework, requiring accounting firms to conduct customer due diligence and report suspicious transactions.
Clearing & Post-Trade
CFTC Grants JSCC Conditional Approval for US Client Clearing
17/09/2025
The decision allows US customers to access the world's most liquid yen swap market, subject to strict disclosure rules on bankruptcy protections.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Singapore Court Addresses 'Absolute Discretion' in Loan Agreements
16/09/2025
A High Court ruling implies a duty of good faith, meaning banks should be able to justify discretionary actions and avoid arbitrary decisions.
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