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
AML / KYC
Beijing Issues Framework for Liquidating Seized Crypto via Hong Kong
09/06/2025
Under the framework, third-party agencies will be appointed to sell seized crypto assets through licensed platforms in Hong Kong.
Market Infrastructure
PBOC Tightens Rules on Cybersecurity Incident Reporting
09/06/2025
The PBOC updated 2002 rules on cybersecurity incident reporting to expand their scope and introduce stricter, tiered timelines for reporting.
AML / KYC
US Sanctions Iran Shadow Banking Network, Including HK Front Companies
08/06/2025
OFAC has sanctioned a network laundering billions for Iran, targeting 10 individuals and 27 entities based in Iran, China, Hong Kong, and the UAE.
Uncategorised
US SEC Considers Narrowing Foreign Private Issuer Definition
08/06/2025
The US SEC is considering revising its foreign private issuer rules amid concerns over disclosure and regulatory arbitrage, particularly affecting […]
Capital / Liquidity
Switzerland Proposes Stricter Capital Rules for UBS, Targeting Foreign Units
08/06/2025
The new capital requirements could make it more expensive for UBS to grow its business in Asia, impacting its competitiveness in the region.
Crypto / Digital Assets
MAS Issues Clarification on DTSP Regulatory Regime
06/06/2025
Existing licensed firms are not impacted by the new rules, which target firms that exclusively serve overseas clients from Singapore.
Enforcement
SFC Outlines Multi-Pronged Strategy Against Unlicensed Finfluencers
06/06/2025
The SFC has conducted thematic inspections to assess the practices used by intermediaries that engage with finfluencers.
Securities / Derivatives
Regulatory Developments Shaping APAC Capital Markets: ASIFMA
06/06/2025
ASIFMA survey reveals rising confidence in APAC capital markets despite geopolitical headwinds. The findings suggest that regulatory clarity is key.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong Official Outlines Vision for Virtual Asset Development
06/06/2025
Christopher Hui outlines Hong Kong’s vision for virtual asset development, emphasising security, innovation, and a multi-pronged strategy for growth.
Big Picture
BIS Bulletin Spotlights Benefits of Regional Integration in Asia
06/06/2025
BIS bulletin says Asia’s regional integration, supported by finance hubs in Hong Kong and Singapore, serves as a buffer against global fragmentation.
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