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
Data Privacy
APAC Regulators Issue Guide on Data Anonymisation
12/08/2025
New framework from Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities aims to help firms use data for innovation while complying with regional privacy laws.
Anti-Money Laundering
US 'Debanking' Order Puts AML Compliance in Focus
11/08/2025
A new executive order directs regulators to remove 'reputation risk' from supervision, forcing banks to balance fair access mandates with AML obligations.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
India Imposes Restrictions on Mutual Fund Distributor Fees
11/08/2025
SEBI scrapped transaction fees while AMFI imposed a 12-month lock-in on commissions to curb mis-selling and protect investors.
Capital Adequacy
Hong Kong Finalises New Public Disclosure Rules for Insurers
11/08/2025
Rules mandate annual disclosure of audited financials and detailed risk-based capital data, applying to local, foreign and run-off insurers from 2026.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Australia Productivity Commission Calls for Digital Reporting Mandate
11/08/2025
Interim report calls for compulsory digital financial reporting to boost productivity while warning against premature, economy-wide AI-specific regulation.
Trading & Investment
Chinese Futures Exchanges Finalise Rules for Programmatic Trading
11/08/2025
China's five futures exchanges have detailed new reporting, fee, and risk management requirements for algorithmic and high-frequency trading.
Anti-Money Laundering
KoFIU Launches Study on AML/CFT Standards for Stablecoins
09/08/2025
The Financial Intelligence Unit has commissioned research to align with FATF standards ahead of the country's next phase of virtual asset legislation.
Tokenisation
Hong Kong Launches Global RWA Registry to Standardise Tokenisation
08/08/2025
The new platform aims to create a framework for tokenising real-world assets, part of a broader push to regulate the city's virtual asset sector.
Anti-Money Laundering
ASIC Charges Four for Laundering Scam Proceeds via Crypto
08/08/2025
ASIC alleges a former barrister and three others laundered proceeds from a sophisticated fake bond scam through offshore and crypto accounts.
Clearing & Post-Trade
Data Shows US Move to T+1 Settlement is Paying Off
07/08/2025
APAC jurisdictions considering adopting a T+1 settlement cycle have new data showing the benefits of transitioning.
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