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
Sanctions
NZ Insurer Probed for Providing Cover to Sanctioned Oil Tankers
29/10/2025
Authorities in New Zealand, with international partners, are investigating Maritime Mutual over its role in insuring a 'shadow fleet'.
Securities / Derivatives
PBOC to Resume Bond Trading, Reaffirms Loose Policy
29/10/2025
The move to resume bond trading ends a nearly year-long pause aimed at curbing market risks, while the bank also vows to promote yuan internationalisation.
ESG / Sustainability
UK to Bring Global ESG Ratings Providers Under FCA Remit
29/10/2025
The move will require overseas firms serving UK clients to be authorised, with new rules focusing on transparency and governance.
Market Infrastructure
APRA to Undertake Targeted Review of Financial Sector AI Practices
29/10/2025
The regulator warns that financial firms are now 'technology companies' and must manage risks from legacy systems, cyber threats, and reliance on third parties.
Fintech / Regtech
Global Anti-Ransomware Body Issues New Supply Chain Guidance
28/10/2025
The Counter Ransomware Initiative endorsed UK-Singapore-led guidance to help organisations bolster their supply chain security against ransomware attacks.
Crypto / Digital Assets
HKMA Consults on Updated Guidance to Incorporate Crypto Capital Rules
28/10/2025
A consultation has been launched on a revised Supervisory Policy Manual that introduces a specific prudential treatment for cryptoassets.
Fintech / Regtech
BIS Flags Divergent Rules for Stablecoin Yields in Hong Kong, Singapore
28/10/2025
A new paper from the Financial Stability Institute highlights a regulatory split in Asia on crypto platforms offering interest-like returns.
Sanctions
FinCEN Flags Key Asian Hubs in Iran Sanctions Evasion Analysis
28/10/2025
A new FinCEN report details how shell and oil companies in Hong Kong and Singapore facilitated transactions to evade sanctions.
Securities / Derivatives
Asia Taking Cautious 'Step-by-Step' Approach to Retail Private Markets
28/10/2025
Regulators speaking at the ASIFMA Asset Management Conference said they are developing risk-calibrated frameworks while grappling with liquidity, valuation, and investor education challenges.
Trending
KRX Launches Central Clearing for KOFR Interest Rate Swaps
28/10/2025
The move centralises clearing for risk-free rate derivatives, aiming to boost market stability, liquidity, and reduce counterparty risk.
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