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
Fintech / Regtech
FSC Korea Rejects All Bids for Fourth Internet Bank Licence
18/09/2025
The FSC found all four applicants unsuitable for preliminary approval, citing weak capitalisation, unclear shareholder structures, and inadequate funding plans.
Fintech / Regtech
Korea-Japan Bank Consortium Completes Stablecoin Trial
18/09/2025
A proof-of-concept remittance project found stablecoins cut costs, but highlighted South Korea's lack of a clear regulatory framework.
AML / KYC
China Imposes AML Rules on Company Formation Agents
18/09/2025
New measures require agents to conduct customer due diligence and report suspicious activity to the PBOC, aligning with global standards.
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong Unveils Sweeping Financial Reforms to Boost Hub Status
18/09/2025
Chief Executive John Lee's policy address focused on digital assets, RMB internationalisation, and wealth management to reinforce Hong Kong's role as a global financial centre.
AML / KYC
Chinese Authorities Issue New AML Rules for Accounting Firms
17/09/2025
China has expanded its AML framework, requiring accounting firms to conduct customer due diligence and report suspicious transactions.
Securities / Derivatives
CFTC Grants JSCC Conditional Approval for US Client Clearing
17/09/2025
The decision allows US customers to access the world's most liquid yen swap market, subject to strict disclosure rules on bankruptcy protections.
Capital / Liquidity
Singapore Court Addresses 'Absolute Discretion' in Loan Agreements
16/09/2025
A High Court ruling implies a duty of good faith, meaning banks should be able to justify discretionary actions and avoid arbitrary decisions.
Securities / Derivatives
HKMA Revises Supervisory Guide on Visiting Finance Professionals
16/09/2025
HKMA extends the permissible engagement period for itinerant professionals to 45 days and consolidates rules for fund depositaries.
Fintech / Regtech
Hong Kong to Phase In Stablecoin Audit Rules Over 1-3 Years
16/09/2025
AFRC chief warns that rushing detailed standards for the nascent industry could "kill" it, signalling a cautious approach.
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong Surpasses Family Office Target Ahead of Schedule
16/09/2025
Hong Kong has attracted over 200 family offices since 2022, spurred by new tax concessions and investment schemes.
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