Manesh Samtani

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    Manesh manages the news desk and serves as an editor at Regulation Asia. He covers regulatory changes across Asia Pacific that impact banking, capital markets, asset management, and financial services more generally. Manesh is a former trader and investment consultant with a degree in Finance and Banking. manesh@regulationasia.com

    Articles by Manesh Samtani

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Korea Pushes Forward Work on Digital Asset Basic Act

    11/06/2025

    The Act will introduce business conduct and internal control standards for crypto firms as well as licensing and capital requirements for stablecoins.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    HKMA Tightens Liquidity Reporting Requirements for Banks

    11/06/2025

    Banks required to report more granular data regarding the maturity profile of assets and liabilities, deposit insurance, and mortgage loans, among other areas.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    New Rules for BNPL Providers Take Effect in Australia

    10/06/2025

    Australia starts enforcing stricter BNPL regulations, requiring providers to conduct credit checks before allowing customers to borrow money.

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    AML / KYC

    Star Entertainment Pleads for Leniency in Money Laundering Case

    10/06/2025

    Star Entertainment claims that its financial viability would be at risk if it were fined anything over A$100m, a quarter of what AUSTRAC is seeking.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Brazil Makes Plans to Issue First Sovereign Panda Bonds in China

    10/06/2025

    Brazil considers issuing CNY-denominated bonds, seeking to diversify funding sources and strengthen ties with its largest trading partner.

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    AML / KYC

    Beijing Issues Framework for Liquidating Seized Crypto vis Hong Kong

    09/06/2025

    Under the framework, third-party agencies will be appointed to sell seized crypto assets through licensed platforms in Hong Kong.

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    AML / KYC

    Banks Need Both Tech and Talent to Combat TBML: Experts

    09/06/2025

    While banks are innovating to tackle TBML, the complexity of trade means they must continue to rely on human experience […]

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    Market Infrastructure

    PBOC Tightens Rules on Cybersecurity Incident Reporting

    09/06/2025

    The PBOC updated 2002 rules on cybersecurity incident reporting to expand their scope and introduce stricter, tiered timelines for reporting.

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    AML / KYC

    US Sanctions Iran Shadow Banking Network, Including HK Front Companies

    08/06/2025

    OFAC has sanctioned a network laundering billions for Iran, targeting 10 individuals and 27 entities based in Iran, China, Hong Kong, and the UAE.

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    Uncategorised

    US SEC Considers Narrowing Foreign Private Issuer Definition

    08/06/2025

    The US SEC is considering revising its foreign private issuer rules amid concerns over disclosure and regulatory arbitrage, particularly affecting […]

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