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
Capital / Liquidity
Vietnam Halves Reserve Requirements for Banks Involved in Takeovers
15/08/2025
The move aims to accelerate banking sector consolidation by providing a liquidity boost for FIs involved in takeovers of struggling lenders.
Capital / Liquidity
India Proposes Overhaul of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
15/08/2025
New Bill introduces out-of-court resolutions, group and cross-border insolvency frameworks, and clarifies creditor priority over government dues.
Trending
Korea to Extend Operating Hours of Securities Settlement System
15/08/2025
BOK's main settlement system will operate until 8pm from April next year to ease hurdles for foreign investors.
Fintech / Regtech
Korea Rolls Out Real-Time Malware Alert System for FIs
15/08/2025
Police will now share data on phones suspected of malicious app infections directly with banks to proactively block fraudulent transactions.
AML / KYC
RBI Revamps KYC Rules on Disability Access After Court Order
15/08/2025
The RBI has issued new directives to ensure non-discriminatory access for disabled persons and has expanded due diligence requirements following a Supreme Court ruling.
Market Infrastructure
ISDA Urges India to Rethink Mandatory Clearing for GIFT City Derivatives
14/08/2025
The industry body calls for bilateral clearing, broader issuer eligibility, and removal of strict hedging requirements.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea Sees First Issuance of KOFR-Linked Bond by Non-Bank FI
14/08/2025
The KRW 200 billion issuance marks a key milestone in the country's regulatory push to establish KOFR as a primary benchmark.
AML / KYC
BIS Proposes 'Compliance Score' Framework for Crypto AML
14/08/2025
The approach would leverage public blockchain data to assess illicit financing risks and place a 'duty of care' on crypto off-ramps.
Sanctions
China Sanctions Two Lithuanian Banks in Retaliation for EU Measures
14/08/2025
The move bans Chinese entities from dealing with the two banks and follows EU sanctions on two Chinese lenders over Russia-related activities.
Trending
RBI Mandates Continuous Cheque Clearing with Hourly Settlements
14/08/2025
The new system, rolling out from 4 October, will replace the current batch process and require banks to confirm cheques within hours or face deemed approval.
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