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
Crypto / Digital Assets
Binance Secures Key Korea Approval After Two-Year Delay
17/10/2025
KoFIU approved Binance's acquisition of local cryptocurrency exchange Gopax following its multi-billion dollar US settlement.
Securities / Derivatives
Japan to Ban Crypto Insider Trading Under Proposed New Rules
17/10/2025
The FSA plans to amend laws to give its securities watchdog new powers to investigate and penalise illicit trading.
Crypto / Digital Assets
BCBS May Re-evaluate Bank Capital Standards for Crypto - Report
17/10/2025
BCBS Chair Erik Thedéen said the rapid growth of stablecoins could be a reason to review the rules, which were developed in 2022.
Fintech / Regtech
FSB, IOSCO Find ‘Uneven’ Global Implementation of Crypto Regulations
16/10/2025
Reports from the FSB and IOSCO find inconsistent crypto rule implementation, creating arbitrage risks and complicating cross-border oversight of firms.
Securities / Derivatives
ISDA Urges Hong Kong SFC to Reconsider Capital Rules
16/10/2025
ISDA called for key amendments to Hong Kong's proposed capital framework, citing the need for pragmatism and alignment.
Sanctions
UK Sanctions Russian Oil Giants, Indian and Chinese Firms
16/10/2025
A package of 90 new sanctions hits Rosneft, Lukoil, India's Nayara Energy and Chinese terminals in a bid to choke off Russian war funds.
Sanctions
China Imposes Export Curbs Following Dutch Takeover of Chipmaker
16/10/2025
The Dutch government invoked a national security law to take control of the Chinese-owned chipmaker, prompting Beijing to block exports.
Capital / Liquidity
South Korea Imposes New Curbs on Banks to Cool Property Market
16/10/2025
New rules include tiered mortgage caps, higher risk-weights for banks, and expanded debt service ratio calculations to rein in household debt.
Sanctions
US Threatens Sanctions on Nations Supporting IMO Net-Zero Framework
15/10/2025
The US warns of retaliation against countries backing the IMO's framework for reducing GHG emissions from the global shipping industry.
ESG / Sustainability
ISO Launches Global Biodiversity Standard to Guide Corporate Action
15/10/2025
The new standard, ISO 17298, provides a framework for organisations to assess and act on nature-related risks, aligning with the TNFD.
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