Manesh Samtani
Manesh manages the news desk and serves as an editor at Regulation Asia. He covers regulatory changes across Asia Pacific that impact banking, capital markets, asset management, and financial services more generally. Manesh is a former trader and investment consultant with a degree in Finance and Banking. manesh@regulationasia.com
Articles by Manesh Samtani
Trending
Korea Launches Joint Task Force to Combat Stock Manipulation
31/07/2025
A new multi-agency team will enforce a "one-strike out" policy with tougher penalties and enhanced surveillance to root out unfair trading.
Trending
China's NAFMII Issues New Rules Targeting Underwriting 'Price Wars'
31/07/2025
The new regulations, effective 11 August, aim to curb distorted pricing by banning below-cost fees and tightening book-building procedures.
Fintech / Regtech
BSP Mandates New Digital Reporting Mechanism for Liquidity, Deposits
31/07/2025
Financial institutions face staggered deadlines to adopt the new PRIME system for submitting key reports in XML format as the regulator overhauls its data collection.
Sanctions
OFAC Announces Biggest Iran Sanctions Package Since 2018
31/07/2025
The action designates over 50 entities, including targets in Singapore, Hong Kong, and India, linked to a network accused of transporting Iranian and Russian oil.
Australia Consults on Non-compete Ban Including Model for High Earners
30/07/2025
The government is seeking feedback on a wide-ranging overhaul of worker restraints, including potential new competition law penalties.
Securities / Derivatives
Morgan Stanley Becomes First US Firm to Issue Panda Bond
30/07/2025
Morgan Stanley is the first US-headquartered firm to tap China's onshore bond market, amid a surge in foreign issuance driven by low borrowing costs.
Market Infrastructure
Japan Issues Progress Update on Asset Management Hub Initiatives
30/07/2025
FSA outlines progress on deregulation and support schemes in Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, and Fukuoka aimed at attracting overseas investment managers.
Enforcement
Chinese Authorities Issue New Rules to Fight Cybercrime "Accomplices"
30/07/2025
New judicial guidelines aim to curb rampant online fraud by clarifying sentencing for accomplices, targeting organised gangs and offering leniency for students.
Big Picture
ASEAN Needs Stronger Voice in Sustainability Reporting: ACCA
30/07/2025
A new report calls for coordinated advocacy and ISSB alignment to manage risks, ease the reporting burden, and reflect the region's economic importance.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Tightens Bank, NBFC Rules on Investments in Alternative Funds
30/07/2025
The RBI has set a 10% individual and 20% collective limit for regulated entities investing in any single AIF scheme.
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