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
US Signs GENIUS Act Into Law, Setting Rules for Stablecoin Issuers
21/07/2025
The GENIUS Act creates a potential pathway for issuers from other jurisdictions to access the US market if their local regulations are deemed equivalent.
Sanctions
EU Adopts 18th Sanctions Package Against Russia
19/07/2025
The package targets Russia’s shadow fleet and energy revenues, as well as two Chinese banks and a Russian-owned refinery in India.
Market Infrastructure
G20 Backs Central Bank Independence, Agrees Path on NBFI Risk and Tax
19/07/2025
In a rare show of unity, G20 finance ministers issued their first joint communiqué since October 2024, stressing central bank independence.
Capital / Liquidity
HFW Launches $5B Investor Claim Over Credit Suisse AT1 Bonds
18/07/2025
Law firm is gathering bondholders from Asia and the Middle East for an investor-state treaty arbitration, citing breaches of international law.
Securities / Derivatives
Japan to Phase in ISSB-Aligned Disclosure and Assurance from 2027
18/07/2025
Regulators will require the largest firms to adopt the standards first, introducing a "safe harbour" provision to account for uncertain and forward-looking data.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea to Mandate Venture Capital Investment for 'Mega IBs'
17/07/2025
Regulators have proposed new rules forcing large investment banks to allocate 25% of certain funds to venture capital while tightening designation criteria.
AML / KYC
PBOC Proposes to Update Reporting Rules for Suspicious Transactions
17/07/2025
The PBOC has launched a consultation to align rules with a new AML law, introducing non-site inspections and extending record-keeping requirements.
AML / KYC
MAS Mandates 2FA for All Online Financial Accounts, Tightens Exemptions
17/07/2025
MAS updates guidance to make two-factor authentication mandatory for all customers, shifting from a client-based to an access-based exemption model.
Securities / Derivatives
Japan Cautiously Considering Move to T+1 Equities Settlement
16/07/2025
FSA study group urges a cautious approach while monitoring regional peers, highlighting risks of settlement fails and time zone challenges for foreign investors.
Capital / Liquidity
UK Delays FRTB Rules to 2028 Amid Global Uncertainty
16/07/2025
BOE cites need for international alignment on FRTB internal models, while pushing ahead with standardised approaches and other Basel 3.1 reforms for 2027.
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