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
ESG / Sustainability
Japan FSA Finalises Third Revision of Stewardship Code
27/06/2025
The revisions will help to promote collaboration between institutional investors and improve transparency of the identities of beneficial shareholders.
Capital / Liquidity
BOK Revamps Liquidity Management Framework, Expands Access
27/06/2025
Regular repo purchases will be introduced alongside an expansion of the range of eligible collateral and new participation incentives.
AML / KYC
Singapore Agencies Issue Advisory to Stop Use of NRIC for Authentication
27/06/2025
New joint advisory from the PDPC and CSA calls on private organisations to immediately cease the use of NRIC numbers for authentication.
Securities / Derivatives
Thailand Launches Initiatives to Boost Listed Company Value
27/06/2025
The stock exchange and securities regulator announced two new programmes to enhance corporate governance, transparency, and investor confidence.
Sanctions
Australia Imposes New Sanctions on Russian Individuals and Entities
26/06/2025
Australia has expanded sanctions targeting Russia’s defence, energy, and media sectors, while also deepening collaboration with NATO.
Big Picture
China IRD Market Expanding, Hong Kong Remains Key Trading Hub
26/06/2025
New ISDA report says China’s interest rate derivatives market is expanding, spurred by the Futures and Derivatives Law and Swap Connect.
ESG / Sustainability
China Issues Draft Guidance for Sustainability Disclosure Standards
26/06/2025
China’s Ministry of Finance seeks feedback on draft application guidelines for the new corporate sustainability disclosure standards.
Capital / Liquidity
China Strengthens Market Risk Management for Commercial Banks
25/06/2025
The new rules aim to strengthen governance and improve the overall management of market risk within commercial banks.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Japan FSA Reviews Regulatory Framework for Crypto Assets
25/06/2025
Japan’s FSA proposes to reclassify crypto as financial products, potentially paving the way for Bitcoin ETFs and a flat 20% capital gains tax.
Capital / Liquidity
China Issues 19-point Guideline to Spur Consumer Spending
25/06/2025
Banks are encouraged to offer targeted support to businesses in key consumption areas. A new re-lending facility is being established.
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