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
Crypto / Digital Assets
South Korea Election Result Signals Potential Shift in Policy Landscape
04/06/2025
Lee Jae-myung’s election win sparks hopes for crypto-friendly policies. Broader financial reforms also loom.
Sanctions
US Authorities Probing Adani Group for Iran Sanctions Violations – Report
04/06/2025
The Adani Group called the allegations “baseless and mischievous”. Meanwhile, US agencies have reportedly been instructed to pause sanctions activity targeting Iran.
Enforcement
SFC Secures Landmark $190m Payout for Combest Shareholders
03/06/2025
Former executives of delisted Combest Holdings will compensate shareholders following SFC action over inflated valuations.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI Outlines Focus Areas for 2025-26 in New Annual Report
03/06/2025
The RBI’s latest annual report emphasises a focus on digital payments, fraud prevention, cyber resilience, and customer protection.
AML / KYC
Banks Must Sharpen AI to Outmanoeuvre Money Mules: Experts
02/06/2025
Financial crime experts discuss the challenges of identifying money mules, highlighting the need for dynamic AI and integrated strategies.
AML / KYC
Hong Kong SFC Updates Guidance on Remote Account Opening
02/06/2025
The updated guidance provides additional flexibility to use digital ID and certification services for the purposes of remotely onboarding overseas investors.
Crypto / Digital Assets
MAS Tightens Grip on Crypto Firms Serving Overseas Clients
02/06/2025
MAS finalises rules imposing strict licensing and compliance standards on Singapore-based digital token service providers serving overseas investors.
NZ’s FMA Urges FIs to Simplify Products, Enhance Trust
02/06/2025
New Zealand FMA is urging banks to enhance financial education, product transparency and debt management tools for consumers.
Market Infrastructure
SHFE Proposes Draft Rule Changes to Fully Open to Foreign Investors
01/06/2025
The SHFE has proposed to revise 34 second-tier business rules to “comprehensively” introduce overseas participants to the domestic futures market.
Capital / Liquidity
FSS Korea Urges Banks to Build Up Cushions Against Loan Losses
01/06/2025
The FSS asked FIs to bolster their capital, better manage their NPLs, and ensure their infrastructure is prepared for AI […]
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