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
PEPs & Sanctions
US Hits China, India, UAE, HK Firms in New Iran Sanctions Wave
10/10/2025
Treasury and State Departments target nearly 100 entities, including a Chinese refinery, major Indian petrochemical buyers and Hong Kong shell companies.
Structural Regulation
Hong Kong Details Tax and Residency Incentives in New Family Office Guide
10/10/2025
New government-backed playbook outlines a 0% tax concession and a capital investment scheme to attract global family offices and solidify hub status.
Resolution & Recovery
Bangladesh Doubles Deposit Insurance, Extends Cover to NBFIs
10/10/2025
New ordinance also creates separate insurance funds for banks and non-bank financial institutions and slashes the payout timeline to 17 days.
Payments & Settlements
FSB Warns G20 Payment Goals at Risk, Urges Jurisdictional Action
10/10/2025
The FSB says policy work is complete but has not yet delivered cheaper, faster payments, with 2027 targets unlikely to be met.
Cloud & Infrastructure
China Issues New Cloud Computing Standardisation Roadmap
10/10/2025
The plan aims to create over 30 new national and industry standards, with a focus on security, data, and financial sector applications.
Structural Regulation
China Expands Rare Earth Export Controls to Cover Technology
09/10/2025
New rules require dual-use export permits for technologies related to rare earth processing, manufacturing, and recycling, citing national security concerns.
Alternative Markets
Hong Kong Opens Pension Funds to Listed Private Equity
09/10/2025
The move allows MPF schemes to invest up to 10% of NAV in approved listed PE funds as part of a broader strategy.
CBDCs
Hong Kong Explores Enhancements for e-CNY Wallet
09/10/2025
Hong Kong authorities are discussing higher transaction limits and new use cases for the digital yuan pilot but have no firm timeline.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Korea Approves New Rules to Curb Misselling of High-Risk Products
09/10/2025
The new rules mandate upfront risk warnings, strengthen suitability tests, and give consumer protection officers new powers over sales KPIs.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Threats and Regulatory Fragmentation Challenge FIs, Sibos Hears
09/10/2025
Sibos panellists discussed the dual challenge of evolving AI-driven threats and a complex global regulatory landscape, calling for greater collaboration and a focus on fundamentals.
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