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
Payments & Settlements
RBI Mandates Continuous Cheque Clearing with Hourly Settlements
14/08/2025
The new system, rolling out from 4 October, will replace the current batch process and require banks to confirm cheques within hours or face deemed approval.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Taiwan Launches New Platforms to Bolster Anti-Fraud Fight
14/08/2025
The initiatives include a new communication platform for banks and police, as authorities report a significant drop in financial fraud losses.
Cryptocurrency
BNM Paper Proposes Hybrid Shariah Framework for Modern Money
13/08/2025
The exploratory academic paper on the nature of money was widely misinterpreted by crypto-focused news outlets as a central bank endorsement of specific private digital assets.
Credit Risk
China Rolls Out Loan Subsidies for Consumers and Businesses
13/08/2025
Regulators will offer state-funded interest subsidies on personal consumer loans and business loans in key service sectors to stimulate the economy.
Operational Risk
HKMA Flags 'Last Mile' Challenges as 2026 Resilience Deadline Nears
13/08/2025
HKMA to issue new guidance on third-party and cyber risks as it pushes banks to embed resilience into daily operations.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
South Korea's Do Kwon Pleads Guilty to US Fraud Charges
13/08/2025
The plea from the South Korean national follows the USD 40 billion collapse of his Singapore-based firm’s algorithmic stablecoin in 2022.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Sanctions Hong Kong Firms Over DRC Conflict Minerals Trade
13/08/2025
Two Hong Kong-based export companies have been designated for their alleged role in a supply chain linked to an armed group.
Tokenisation
Financial Giants Execute First Fully On-Chain US Treasury Repo Trade
13/08/2025
The transaction used tokenised US Treasuries and USDC for atomic settlement, demonstrating the potential for 24/7 capital markets.
Stablecoins
Korea's KCMI Calls for Bond Reforms to Support Stablecoin Market
12/08/2025
KCMI report says a lack of short-term government bonds and restrictive laws are hindering plans for a local stablecoin.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
China Releases High-profile Investment Banker After Two-Year Detention
12/08/2025
Release of China Renaissance founder seen as signal to boost private sector confidence, though anti-corruption drive continues to weigh on sentiment.
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