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
China Imposes New AML Rules on Precious Metals and Gems Dealers
02/07/2025
New rules effective 1 August require dealers to conduct due diligence and report cash transactions over CNY 100,000.
Capital / Liquidity
BIS Warns on Global Risks from Trade Tensions and Non-Bank Growth
02/07/2025
BIS says fraying trade ties and a more interconnected, non-bank-led financial system are creating new vulnerabilities.
Securities / Derivatives
Japan’s FSA Unveils Action Plan to Bolster Corporate Governance
01/07/2025
“Action Program 2025” targets corporate cash hoarding, board independence, and cross-shareholdings, and proposes a safe harbour rule for sustainability disclosures.
Securities / Derivatives
Philippines Cuts Stock Trading Tax to Boost Market Competitiveness
01/07/2025
A new law cuts the stock transaction tax from 0.6% to 0.1% to boost market liquidity and competitiveness. A significant […]
Crypto / Digital Assets
BOK Pauses Retail CBDC Pilot as Banks Push Into Stablecoins
01/07/2025
BOK will halt its 100,000-user pilot, citing high costs and a government-backed push for private sector stablecoins.
Market Infrastructure
Korea Lifts 14-Year-Old ‘Kimchi Bond’ Investment Curbs
01/07/2025
BOK aims to improve foreign exchange liquidity and ease downward pressure on the won by removing the 14-year-old restriction.
Securities / Derivatives
RBA Seeks Feedback on Clearing House Resolution Plan
01/07/2025
The RBA has outlined its approach to using new powers to manage a failing clearing house, though emphasising that this would be a last resort.
ESG / Sustainability
Taiwan Partners with EEX to Develop Carbon Trading System
01/07/2025
The agreement with Europe’s EEX aims to help Taiwan build its own emissions trading system and align with global standards.
AML / KYC
Singapore Implements Tougher AML/CFT Rules for Financial Sector
01/07/2025
Stricter rules targeting proliferation financing and tightening suspicious transaction reporting deadlines for FIs are now in effect.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Launches Mandatory Clearing for TWD Interest Rate Swaps
01/07/2025
The new regime, effective 1 July, aims to reduce counterparty risk, enhance capital efficiency, and align with global standards.
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