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
AML / KYC
Australia Publishes Guide on Scams Prevention Framework
09/02/2025
The guide explains the steps banks, telcos and digital platforms would be expected to take to prevent, detect and disrupt scams.
Market Infrastructure
CPMI Addresses Challenges of Extending RTGS Operating Hours
09/02/2025
CPMI says operators can implement changes to extend RTGS operating hours in conjunction with other modernisation efforts such as ISO 20022 migration
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Cuts Interest Rates and Defers New Banking Rules
08/02/2025
The interest rate cut is the first in nearly five years. Implementation of three major banking regulations will be deferred.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC Directs Brokers to Address Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities
07/02/2025
The SFC has set out expected standards after a review of cybersecurity breach incidents found several vulnerabilities at brokers
Crypto / Digital Assets
FDIC “Actively Reevaluating” Supervisory Approach to Crypto
07/02/2025
FDIC released correspondence with banks regarding crypto-related activities. Congress meanwhile held its first hearings about US debanking of crypto clients.
China to Improve Regulatory System for Trust Companies
06/02/2025
State Council guidelines call for stricter market entry regulations for trust companies as well as improved corporate governance and risk management
Securities / Derivatives
Korea Planning Further Enhancements to Stewardship Code
06/02/2025
The FSC wants institutional investors to periodically check and report on their compliance with the stewardship code, which was already updated last year.
Securities / Derivatives
CFTC Grants No-Action Relief to KRX for KOSPI 200 Futures
06/02/2025
Relief is provided until KOSPI 200 is certified as broad-based. The index has shifted between the narrow-based and broad-based classifications several times.
Capital / Liquidity
BCBS 2025-26 Work Programme Endorsed by GHOS
05/02/2025
The work programme focuses on Basel III implementation, safeguarding bank resilience, and initiatives related to the digitalisation of finance.
Sanctions
US to Restore “Maximum Pressure” Campaign on Iran
05/02/2025
Presidential memo directs the Treasury to enforce sanctions compliance and rescind any relief provided to Iran through licences or guidance.
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