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
AML / KYC
Scams Cost Indonesia USD 3.3 Billion Annually, Report Finds
10/11/2025
New GASA report highlights the scale of fraud, with bank transfers being the top payment method and growing calls for FIs to reimburse victims.
Capital / Liquidity
EU Proposes Three-Year Buffer on FRTB Capital Impact
10/11/2025
The European Commission is seeking input on a plan to temporarily offset capital increases for banks to maintain a level playing field amid global implementation delays.
Fintech / Regtech
G20 Nations Advance on Climate, Fintech Data Gaps
10/11/2025
A new report shows progress on energy and digital money data, but also highlights resource constraints and differing national priorities across economies.
Securities / Derivatives
CPMI, IOSCO Target 'Serious' Gaps in FMI Business Risk Rules
10/11/2025
An assessment of 34 financial market infrastructures reveals significant shortcomings, prompting new draft guidance on capital, recovery, and wind-down plans.
Enforcement
FSC Korea Fines Upbit Operator Dunamu for AML Breaches
07/11/2025
The fine follows the discovery of millions of customer due diligence and transaction restriction failures at Korea's largest crypto exchange.
Securities / Derivatives
HK Wealth Industry Calls for Reforms to Boost Competitiveness
07/11/2025
New report urges Hong Kong to reform complex product rules, virtual asset custody, and cross-border schemes to maintain its edge.
Fintech / Regtech
Hong Kong Flags 'Explosive Growth' in AI-driven Cyber Attacks
07/11/2025
Officials report a sharp rise in security incidents, prompting the government to roll out new AI ethics and usage guidelines.
Capital / Liquidity
Loss-absorbing Rules for Non-G-SIBs Are Too Complex: BIS Paper
07/11/2025
New paper reviews diverging approaches to loss-absorbing capacity requirements for systemic banks other than G-SIBs.
Market Infrastructure
'Unarmed' Regulators Lack Power to Push Reforms: BOJ Deputy
07/11/2025
Ryozo Himino says fading political will has stalled the Basel III endgame, leaving the global financial system exposed to new risks.
ESG / Sustainability
IAIS Warns of Stability Risk from NatCat Protection Gaps
07/11/2025
IAIS report says uninsured losses in emerging economies could shift systemic risk onto the banking sector, threatening financial stability.
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