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
Fintech / Regtech
BIS, HKMA Unveil AI Platform to Tackle Scope 3 Emissions
20/10/2025
Project Symbiosis proof-of-concept uses AI to help firms and SMEs report Scope 3 data and access sustainable finance.
Sanctions
Cambodia’s Prince Bank Faces Bank Run Following US, UK Sanctions
20/10/2025
A bank run has hit Cambodia’s Prince Bank and Thai authorities have launched a probe following massive US and UK sanctions against its parent group for alleged scam operations.
China Overhauls Support System for Firms Expanding Overseas
19/10/2025
A new national platform will be created and professional services enhanced to support the growing number of Chinese companies expanding globally.
Sanctions
New Zealand Introduces Regulations to Re-impose Iran Sanctions
17/10/2025
The regulations introduce asset freezes, a duty of vigilance, and a compulsory registration scheme for firms intending to do business with a restricted entity.
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.
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