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
Securities / Derivatives
South Korea Faces Global Criticism Over Proposed Tax Hikes
05/08/2025
A plan to lower the capital gains tax threshold and raise corporate taxes has sparked a sharp market sell-off and fierce criticism.
Securities / Derivatives
China NDRC Proposes to Tighten Rules for State Investment Funds
05/08/2025
The proposed regulations aim to prevent wasteful competition among government-backed funds and steer capital towards key strategic technology sectors.
ESG / Sustainability
HKMA Tightens Rules on Bank Executives' External Roles
05/08/2025
HKMA revises corporate governance code to minimise conflicts of interest arising from directors and senior management holding outside positions.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Japan Faces Industry Calls for Global Alignment on Crypto
04/08/2025
Industry feedback on a regulatory blueprint warns against "Galapagos" rules and urges alignment with global standards like the EU's MiCA.
AML / KYC
Singapore's MinLaw Penalises More Law Firms Over AML Lapses
04/08/2025
The Ministry of Law has fined three firms and reprimanded three others for AML breaches involving property deals linked to the SGD 3 billion money laundering case.
Fintech / Regtech
Indonesia Set to Finalise AI Regulation, Launch Data Watchdog
04/08/2025
Indonesia will issue a presidential decree on AI governance and establish its national data protection authority within August.
Securities / Derivatives
Osaka Exchange Expands Equity Options, Explores Crypto Derivatives
04/08/2025
OSE is adding 20 stocks to its equity options market-making programme and conducting research into regulated cryptocurrency futures and options.
Market Infrastructure
China Sets Unified Rules for Financial Market Infrastructure
04/08/2025
New measures unify supervision across key systems, establish a framework for systemically important platforms, and set strict data residency requirements.
Securities / Derivatives
China to End VAT Exemption on Government and Financial Bond Interest
04/08/2025
The move, effective from 8 August for new issues, aims to increase fiscal revenues and is expected to significantly impact institutional investors including banks.
Fintech / Regtech
Korea to Introduce Punitive Fines for Financial Cybersecurity Breaches
03/08/2025
Regulators plan sector-wide inspections, blind penetration tests, and new rules to strengthen CISO authority following a major ransomware attack.
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