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
Capital / Liquidity
ISDA, FIA Call for More Clarity on Australia's CCP Resolution Rules
18/08/2025
ISDA and FIA have called on the RBA to provide greater predictability on its crisis management powers.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US Sanctions Russian Crypto Firm with Central Asia Links
18/08/2025
The sanctions target Garantex and successor Grinex for ransomware links, with enforcement actions spanning from Europe to Asia.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Details Reporting Rules for Stock Connect Programme Trading
18/08/2025
The specifications outline file formats, submission procedures and validation processes for firms reporting programme and HFT to mainland exchanges.
Sanctions
Russian Universities Professionalise Sanctions Evasion Training: RUSI
15/08/2025
Academic institutions in Russia are now offering formal courses on how to circumvent international sanctions, using tools like cryptocurrencies.
Capital / Liquidity
Vietnam Halves Reserve Requirements for Banks Involved in Takeovers
15/08/2025
The move aims to accelerate banking sector consolidation by providing a liquidity boost for FIs involved in takeovers of struggling lenders.
Capital / Liquidity
India Proposes Overhaul of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
15/08/2025
New Bill introduces out-of-court resolutions, group and cross-border insolvency frameworks, and clarifies creditor priority over government dues.
Trending
Korea to Extend Operating Hours of Securities Settlement System
15/08/2025
BOK's main settlement system will operate until 8pm from April next year to ease hurdles for foreign investors.
Fintech / Regtech
Korea Rolls Out Real-Time Malware Alert System for FIs
15/08/2025
Police will now share data on phones suspected of malicious app infections directly with banks to proactively block fraudulent transactions.
AML / KYC
RBI Revamps KYC Rules on Disability Access After Court Order
15/08/2025
The RBI has issued new directives to ensure non-discriminatory access for disabled persons and has expanded due diligence requirements following a Supreme Court ruling.
Market Infrastructure
ISDA Urges India to Rethink Mandatory Clearing for GIFT City Derivatives
14/08/2025
The industry body calls for bilateral clearing, broader issuer eligibility, and removal of strict hedging requirements.
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