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
Fintech / Regtech
Global Central Banks Advancing Work on Digital Assets: BIS
24/08/2025
The emergence of stablecoins and other cryptoassets is accelerating CBDC work for over a third of central banks globally, new BIS survey reveals.
Fintech / Regtech
Indonesia Halts Payment ID Rollout Amid Privacy Outcry
24/08/2025
The Payment ID trial run, now deferred, has sparked debate on digital privacy, cybersecurity, and BI's preparedness for the innovation.
Capital / Liquidity
NZ Lawmakers Urge Immediate Halt to Bank Capital Hikes
23/08/2025
A parliamentary committee report has recommended pausing capital increases and creating a new prudential policy body to boost banking competition.
Sanctions
US, UK Target HK, China Firms in New Iran Oil Sanctions
22/08/2025
The sanctions target multiple shipping companies in Hong Kong, China, and the Marshall Islands for facilitating Iranian oil exports.
Securities / Derivatives
China Launches Green Foreign Debt Pilot to Boost Sustainable Investment
22/08/2025
SAFE is offering higher cross-border financing quotas to non-financial firms in 16 provinces and cities to channel overseas funds into green projects.
ESG / Sustainability
HKMA Study Links Poor Disclosure to Lower Climate Risk Preparedness
22/08/2025
New study finds 15% of regional firms are at high physical risk, urges stronger disclosure rules to boost corporate resilience and financial stability.
Sanctions
UK Sanctions Kyrgyz Bank, Crypto Firms in Russia Evasion Clampdown
22/08/2025
The new designations target a bank and crypto networks in Kyrgyzstan accused of helping Russia circumvent international financial restrictions.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Considers New Intraday Curbs on Index Options Trading
21/08/2025
SEBI advisory panel is weighing stricter position limits to curb speculative frenzy and protect retail investors amid a derivatives boom.
Securities / Derivatives
Korean Brokerages Set to Resume Daytime US Stock Trading
21/08/2025
Major securities firms will restart the service after a year-long suspension, following verification of the US-based ATS provider's system stability.
Fintech / Regtech
Industry Launches Real-time Crypto Crime Response Network
21/08/2025
The Beacon Network aims to set a new standard for real-time financial crime response and prevent illicit crypto funds from being cashed out.
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