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
Banks Must Sharpen AI to Outmanoeuvre Money Mules: Experts
02/06/2025
Financial crime experts discuss the challenges of identifying money mules, highlighting the need for dynamic AI and integrated strategies.
AML / KYC
Hong Kong SFC Updates Guidance on Remote Account Opening
02/06/2025
The updated guidance provides additional flexibility to use digital ID and certification services for the purposes of remotely onboarding overseas investors.
Crypto / Digital Assets
MAS Tightens Grip on Crypto Firms Serving Overseas Clients
02/06/2025
MAS finalises rules imposing strict licensing and compliance standards on Singapore-based digital token service providers serving overseas investors.
NZ’s FMA Urges FIs to Simplify Products, Enhance Trust
02/06/2025
New Zealand FMA is urging banks to enhance financial education, product transparency and debt management tools for consumers.
Market Infrastructure
SHFE Proposes Draft Rule Changes to Fully Open to Foreign Investors
01/06/2025
The SHFE has proposed to revise 34 second-tier business rules to “comprehensively” introduce overseas participants to the domestic futures market.
Capital / Liquidity
FSS Korea Urges Banks to Build Up Cushions Against Loan Losses
01/06/2025
The FSS asked FIs to bolster their capital, better manage their NPLs, and ensure their infrastructure is prepared for AI […]
Securities / Derivatives
FSC Korea Says KOFR Promotion Plan is On Track
30/05/2025
Shinhan and Kookmin issued KOFR-linked floating-rate bonds for the first time in May. The central clearing system for KOFR swaps is on track for launch in October.
Sanctions
Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team Issues First Report on DPRK
29/05/2025
The report details the deepening military cooperation between North Korea and Russia and calls for UN sanctions against individuals, entities, and vessels involved in this activity.
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong Lists First ETF Tracking Saudi Government Debt
29/05/2025
Regulators from the two markets have agreed to enhance collaboration and continue work to facilitate more cross-border investment initiatives.
AML / KYC
Ex-Goldman Banker Gets 2yr Sentence in 1MDB Case
29/05/2025
Tim Leissner has been sentenced to two years in prison and ordered to forfeit $43.7mn for his role in the 1MDB bribery and money laundering scheme.
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