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
Sanctions
OFAC Unveils New Sanctions Targeting Iran Oil Shipments to Asia
11/04/2025
An Indian national, his India- and UAE-based companies, dozens of vessels, and a Chinese oil storage terminal were targeted.
Securities / Derivatives
China: Stock Exchanges Finalise Rules on Programmatic Trading
11/04/2025
The new rules will come into effect on 7 July, imposing reporting and risk control requirements on market participants and securities firms.
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Proposes Revised Regulations for Fund Custodians
10/04/2025
The entry requirements are raised and the responsibilities of securities investment fund custodians are strengthened.
Fintech / Regtech
Evolving Indian Regulations: Future-Proofing the Banking Regulatory Ecosystem
10/04/2025
Insights from a Nasdaq-led discussion, moderated by Regulation Asia, discussing regulatory change, the reporting ecosystem, data management practices, and related technology.
Sanctions
China Adds 18 More US Entities to Export Blacklists
10/04/2025
Chinese and European leaders have agreed to work together to safeguard free trade in response to the US tariffs, most of which have been suddenly paused.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Announces Measures to Maintain Market Stability
09/04/2025
US tariffs prompted Taiwan authorities to impose short-selling curbs and activate a stock market stabilisation fund used in times of crisis.
AML / KYC
HK Police Calls on FIs to “Embrace” Innovation in Fight Against Financial Crime
09/04/2025
“Today’s threats demand tomorrow’s solutions,” said HKPF Director of Crime & Security Keith Yip, speaking at a joint HKMA-GCFFC event.
Market Infrastructure
China Proposes Revisions to Strengthen Cybersecurity Law
09/04/2025
Penalties can be imposed for the sale or provision of network equipment that hasn’t been properly tested and certified.
Capital / Liquidity
China NFRA Relaxes Equity Investment Limits for Insurers
08/04/2025
The NFRA is raising the upper limit of the equity asset allocation ratio of insurers and allowing them to increase investment in VC funds.
Securities / Derivatives
China State Investors Intervene to Stabilise Capital Market
08/04/2025
Central Huijin Investment and other state-owned companies increased their stock holdings in a bid to help stabilise the market.
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