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
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Launches Tech 100 Index, Paving Way for Mainland ETF Products
11/12/2025
All constituent companies are eligible for Southbound trading through the Stock Connect programme, ensuring accessibility to resulting ETF products for mainland investors.
Securities / Derivatives
China: UBS Executes First Futures Trade for QFII Using CGBs as Margin
11/12/2025
The move follows new SHFE rules allowing foreign investors to use government bonds for margin, a key step China's market liberalisation.
Market Infrastructure
ASEAN+3 Watchdog Urges Closer IMF Links Amid Rising Global Risks
11/12/2025
A commentary from AMRO highlights underused crisis funds and calls for structured cooperation to counter new economic threats.
Securities / Derivatives
China to Expand ABS and REIT Markets into Strategic Sectors
10/12/2025
Regulators plan to expand asset securitisation into new sectors like data assets and green energy, while strengthening oversight and risk management.
Sanctions
FinCEN Fines Paxful $3.5m for "Egregious" and "Wilful" AML Failures
10/12/2025
The peer-to-peer crypto platform had "egregious" AML failures, enabling transactions linked to North Korea, ransomware, and terrorist financing.
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Outlines 'Differentiated Regulation' to Build 'First-Class' Investment Banks
09/12/2025
The CSRC signals looser capital and leverage rules for top firms and stricter oversight for others to foster global champions.
Securities / Derivatives
ASIFMA Urges Caution on APAC T+1 Shift, Citing Major Hurdles
09/12/2025
A new industry paper highlights significant FX, operational and regulatory hurdles, calling for collaboration before any move to a shorter settlement cycle.
Market Infrastructure
EME Derivatives Growth Hindered by Structural Barriers, BIS Survey Finds
09/12/2025
Turnover in emerging market derivatives has grown, but offshore clearing and a lack of local exchange-traded markets remain key challenges.
Securities / Derivatives
China Rapidly Aligning Derivatives Market with Global Standards: Experts
09/12/2025
ISDA panel discusses rapid developments in China’s repo market, the adoption of margin rules for non-cleared derivatives, and opportunities for CGBs.
Sanctions
G7, EU Weigh Full Maritime Services Ban on Russian Oil Exports
09/12/2025
The proposal would replace the price cap and block access to Western shipping and insurance, but its effectiveness is in doubt.
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