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
Trading & Investment
China Launches Cross-Border Asset Management Pilot in Hainan
25/08/2025
China has officially launched its new cross-border asset management pilot programme in Hainan, allowing overseas investors access to onshore financial products.
CBDCs
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.
Data Privacy
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 Adequacy
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.
PEPs & 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.
Sustainable Finance
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.
Climate Risk
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.
PEPs & 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.
Trading & Investment
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.
Trading & Investment
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.
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