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
Securities / Derivatives
FSC Korea Says KOFR Promotion Plan is On Track
30/05/2025
Shinhan and Kookmin issued KOFR-linked floating-rate bonds for the first time in May. The central clearing system for KOFR swaps is on track for launch in October.
Sanctions
Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team Issues First Report on DPRK
29/05/2025
The report details the deepening military cooperation between North Korea and Russia and calls for UN sanctions against individuals, entities, and vessels involved in this activity.
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong Lists First ETF Tracking Saudi Government Debt
29/05/2025
Regulators from the two markets have agreed to enhance collaboration and continue work to facilitate more cross-border investment initiatives.
AML / KYC
Ex-Goldman Banker Gets 2yr Sentence in 1MDB Case
29/05/2025
Tim Leissner has been sentenced to two years in prison and ordered to forfeit $43.7mn for his role in the 1MDB bribery and money laundering scheme.
Fintech / Regtech
Taiwan FSC Survey Reveals Growing Use of AI Among FIs
29/05/2025
FSC survey reveals increased use of AI and generative AI among financial firms, focusing on operational improvements and fraud prevention.
ESG / Sustainability
ASIC to Take “Pragmatic” Approach to Enforcing Climate Disclosure Rules
29/05/2025
Commissioner Kate O’Rourke discussed ASIC’s phased approach to enforcement and efforts to ease the burden on smaller entities.
Crypto / Digital Assets
BOK Pushes Banks on CBDC Trials, Weighs Stablecoin Risks
29/05/2025
Bank of Korea urges commercial lenders to join CBDC pilots, explores private stablecoin integration amid capital outflow concerns.
ESG / Sustainability
Performance, Not Governance Ideals, Drives Acceptance of Dual Class Shares
29/05/2025
Regulatory efforts should focus on fostering governance frameworks that support long-term performance and entrepreneurial vision
AML / KYC
Chinese Underground Banking Key to Global Crime – Report
29/05/2025
Chinese underground banking networks facilitate North Korean hacking, drug cartels, and sanctions evasion, says TRM Labs report.
AML / KYC
Interpol Issues First Two Silver Notices at India’s Request
28/05/2025
India secured two Interpol Silver Notices, one to trace assets in a visa fraud case and the other for a crypto scam case.
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