Manesh Samtani
Manesh Samtani is Editor at Regulation Asia, where he leads the editorial and research teams from Hong Kong. His work examines how regulatory change and technology are reshaping banking and financial markets, with a particular focus on digital assets, financial crime and sanctions. Manesh is a former securities industry practitioner and holds a bachelor's degree in finance and banking. manesh@regulationasia.com
Articles by Manesh Samtani
Anti-Money Laundering
New BSP Paper Argues Against Demonetisation to Fight Crime
31/12/2025
Discussion paper calls demonetisation a "blunt instrument" and urges broader institutional reforms to fight financial crime.
Anti-Money Laundering
South Korea to Expand Crypto AML ‘Travel Rule’ to Small Transfers
30/12/2025
Regulators have launched a taskforce to close a ‘smurfing’ loophole and align the country’s AML framework with global standards.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Enhanced Safeguards for Retail Investors Take Effect in Singapore
30/12/2025
New measures mandate pre-transaction checks, audio-recorded call-backs, and introduce the role of a 'Trusted Individual' for vulnerable clients.
CBDCs
China to Make Digital Yuan Interest-Bearing in Major Overhaul
30/12/2025
New rules reclassify the e-CNY as a commercial bank deposit, subjecting it to reserve requirements and deposit insurance from 2026.
Structural Regulation
Korea to Impose 'One-Strike' Rule on Private Equity Funds
29/12/2025
The FSC plans stricter oversight, new reporting duties, and a 'one-strike-out' policy to curb short-termism and boost venture capital.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Malaysia to Launch New Scam Response Centre with Embedded Bank Staff
23/12/2025
The new hub will house bank representatives to speed up fund freezes as the government signals further measures for financial institutions.
AI Risk & Governance
FSC Korea Details Sweeping AI Framework for Financial Sector
23/12/2025
The FSC has launched AI support platforms and outlined plans to streamline data rules and issue new risk management guidelines for FIs.
CBDCs
BOK Resumes CBDC Pilot to Test Distribution of Government Subsidies
23/12/2025
Bank of Korea is accelerating its digital currency pilot amid a stalled legislative progress on won-denominated stablecoins.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Australia's Anti-Scam Framework a 'Missed Opportunity', GASA Says
23/12/2025
The Global Anti-Scam Alliance criticises the Treasury's reliance on industry codes and calls for a powerful central anti-scam body.
Capital Adequacy
HKMA Finalises Prudential Rules for Banks' Crypto Exposures
23/12/2025
The new framework, effective from January 2026, implements Basel standards and sets out detailed capital, liquidity and risk management requirements.
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