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
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Korea's Upbit Halts Services After USD 31M Crypto Hack
28/11/2025
The breach occurred a day after a major acquisition deal was announced, prompting an on-site inspection by financial authorities.
Clearing & Post-Trade
New Report Calls on APAC to Coordinate on Move to T+1 Settlement
27/11/2025
A new industry report calls for regional standardisation to manage unparalleled FX and operational risks in Asia's complex move to T+1 settlement.
Structural Regulation
New Zealand Bill to Overhaul Licensing, Ease Climate Disclosure Rules
27/11/2025
The bill introduces a single licensing regime and new FMA inspection powers, while a proposed amendment significantly raises climate disclosure thresholds.
Liquidity Risk
ISDA Highlights Risks of Reduced Liquidity, Basel III Hurdles for Tokenised Assets
27/11/2025
ISDA executive highlights growing liquidity pressures and urges reform of 'punitive' Basel rules for tokenised assets to improve collateral mobility.
Cryptocurrency
Japan to Mandate Crypto Exchange Reserves to Cover Hack Losses
27/11/2025
The FSA plans 2026 legislation to ensure customer compensation following a series of high-profile security breaches in the sector.
Capital Adequacy
Taiwan Tightens Rules on Bank, FHCs on Investments in Financial Institutions
26/11/2025
FSC revises investment rules, requiring controlling stakes, stricter capital planning and disclosure for banks and financial holding companies.
Anti-Money Laundering
UK Details How Laundering Network Bought Kyrgyz Bank to Evade Sanctions
25/11/2025
NCA revealed a billion-dollar scheme that used cash-to-crypto swaps and the purchase of Kyrgyzstan-based Keremet Bank to launder criminal funds.
Payments & Settlements
Swift Officially Ends Support for Legacy MT Messaging Standard
25/11/2025
The end of the Swift MT coexistence period ushers in an era of richer data, though hurdles remain even for firms that switched to ISO 20022 on time.
Sustainable Finance
G20 Targets Debt, Regulation, and Climate Finance Gap
25/11/2025
G20 communique outlines a comprehensive financial agenda, including MDB reform, crypto-asset regulation, and a USD 5.9 trillion funding need for developing nations' climate goals.
Climate Risk
COP30 Climate Summit Concludes With New Adaptation Finance Goal
25/11/2025
The agreement calls for tripling adaptation funds by 2035, but fails to strengthen fossil fuel phase-out language in the main text.
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