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
Trending
China Expands Southbound ETF Connect to Include US-Linked Funds
03/11/2025
The expansion follows a relaxation of eligibility rules and marks the first time mainland investors can access US equities via the scheme.
Market Infrastructure
Compliance Markets, Not VCMs, Present Real Opportunity: ICMA
03/11/2025
A new paper from the capital markets body highlights the dominance of regulated systems and opportunities in derivatives as Asian nations develop their own schemes
Sanctions
Korea Eyes Preemptive Account Freezes Amid Cambodia AML Concerns
02/11/2025
The move follows criticism over the handling of illicit funds and money laundering risks involving cryptocurrencies and overseas bank branches
Capital / Liquidity
Banking Sector Challenges RBNZ on Proposed Capital Rule Changes
31/10/2025
The industry argues proposals don't align with international norms and lack a robust cost-benefit analysis, while smaller lenders raise concerns about proportionality.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Trade Pilot Flags Hurdles for Commercial Use of Digital Money
31/10/2025
A cross-border supply chain finance pilot found tokenised deposits were preferred, but scaling requires major bank and regulatory action.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Mandates Phased Overhaul of Key Financial Market Indices
31/10/2025
SEBI has set new eligibility criteria for key financial indices, mandating phased changes to be completed by March 2026.
ESG / Sustainability
ISSB to Push 'Global Passport' for Sustainability Reporting Rules
31/10/2025
The move aims to harmonise cross-border adoption and reduce reporting fragmentation as around 40 jurisdictions plan to use the standards.
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong Promotes Deeper Financial Ties With Saudi Aradia
31/10/2025
Financial Secretary Paul Chan highlighted the 'Rail-plus-Property' model. HKIC to attract capital and position the city as a key gateway.
Capital / Liquidity
Korea to Mandate Venture Capital Obligation for Top Investment Banks
31/10/2025
The move is part of a broader 'productive finance' push by regulators to shift capital from real estate to innovative industries.
Securities / Derivatives
BIS Official Urges Global Governance to Steer Tokenisation
30/10/2025
Central banks must lay legal and regulatory foundations for digital assets to prevent fragmentation and uphold trust, says BIS Asia chief Tao Zhang.
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