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
Trending
South Korea's Do Kwon Pleads Guilty to US Fraud Charges
13/08/2025
The plea from the South Korean national follows the USD 40 billion collapse of his Singapore-based firm’s algorithmic stablecoin in 2022.
Sanctions
US Sanctions Hong Kong Firms Over DRC Conflict Minerals Trade
13/08/2025
Two Hong Kong-based export companies have been designated for their alleged role in a supply chain linked to an armed group.
Securities / Derivatives
Financial Giants Execute First Fully On-Chain US Treasury Repo Trade
13/08/2025
The transaction used tokenised US Treasuries and USDC for atomic settlement, demonstrating the potential for 24/7 capital markets.
Capital / Liquidity
Korea's KCMI Calls for Bond Reforms to Support Stablecoin Market
12/08/2025
KCMI report says a lack of short-term government bonds and restrictive laws are hindering plans for a local stablecoin.
Enforcement
China Releases High-profile Investment Banker After Two-Year Detention
12/08/2025
Release of China Renaissance founder seen as signal to boost private sector confidence, though anti-corruption drive continues to weigh on sentiment.
Fintech / Regtech
APAC Regulators Issue Guide on Data Anonymisation
12/08/2025
New framework from Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities aims to help firms use data for innovation while complying with regional privacy laws.
AML / KYC
US 'Debanking' Order Puts AML Compliance in Focus
11/08/2025
A new executive order directs regulators to remove 'reputation risk' from supervision, forcing banks to balance fair access mandates with AML obligations.
Securities / Derivatives
India Imposes Restrictions on Mutual Fund Distributor Fees
11/08/2025
SEBI scrapped transaction fees while AMFI imposed a 12-month lock-in on commissions to curb mis-selling and protect investors.
Capital / Liquidity
Hong Kong Finalises New Public Disclosure Rules for Insurers
11/08/2025
Rules mandate annual disclosure of audited financials and detailed risk-based capital data, applying to local, foreign and run-off insurers from 2026.
Securities / Derivatives
Australia Productivity Commission Calls for Digital Reporting Mandate
11/08/2025
Interim report calls for compulsory digital financial reporting to boost productivity while warning against premature, economy-wide AI-specific regulation.
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