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
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.
Fintech / Regtech
Taiwan FSC Survey Reveals Growing Use of AI Among FIs
29/05/2025
FSC survey reveals increased use of AI and generative AI among financial firms, focusing on operational improvements and fraud prevention.
ESG / Sustainability
ASIC to Take “Pragmatic” Approach to Enforcing Climate Disclosure Rules
29/05/2025
Commissioner Kate O’Rourke discussed ASIC’s phased approach to enforcement and efforts to ease the burden on smaller entities.
Crypto / Digital Assets
BOK Pushes Banks on CBDC Trials, Weighs Stablecoin Risks
29/05/2025
Bank of Korea urges commercial lenders to join CBDC pilots, explores private stablecoin integration amid capital outflow concerns.
ESG / Sustainability
Performance, Not Governance Ideals, Drives Acceptance of Dual Class Shares
29/05/2025
Regulatory efforts should focus on fostering governance frameworks that support long-term performance and entrepreneurial vision
AML / KYC
Chinese Underground Banking Key to Global Crime – Report
29/05/2025
Chinese underground banking networks facilitate North Korean hacking, drug cartels, and sanctions evasion, says TRM Labs report.
AML / KYC
Interpol Issues First Two Silver Notices at India’s Request
28/05/2025
India secured two Interpol Silver Notices, one to trace assets in a visa fraud case and the other for a crypto scam case.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea to Require Investor Training for Access to Risky Products
28/05/2025
Korean regulators are introducing mandatory education and simulated trading requirements for retail access to overseas derivatives and leveraged ETPs.
AML / KYC
Cambodia Scam Industry Generates Up to $19bn Annually – Report
28/05/2025
New report recommends sanctions on 28 officials and businesspeople for alleged involvement in or support of Cambodia’s scam industry.
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