Manesh Samtani
Manesh Samtani is Editor at Regulation Asia, where he leads the editorial and research teams from Hong Kong. His work examines how regulatory change and technology are reshaping banking and financial markets, with a particular focus on digital assets, financial crime and sanctions. Manesh is a former securities industry practitioner and holds a bachelor's degree in finance and banking. [email protected]
Articles by Manesh Samtani
PEPs & Sanctions
OFAC Announces Biggest Iran Sanctions Package Since 2018
31/07/2025
The action designates over 50 entities, including targets in Singapore, Hong Kong, and India, linked to a network accused of transporting Iranian and Russian oil.
Structural Regulation
Australia Consults on Non-compete Ban Including Model for High Earners
30/07/2025
The government is seeking feedback on a wide-ranging overhaul of worker restraints, including potential new competition law penalties.
Trading & Investment
Morgan Stanley Becomes First US Firm to Issue Panda Bond
30/07/2025
Morgan Stanley is the first US-headquartered firm to tap China's onshore bond market, amid a surge in foreign issuance driven by low borrowing costs.
Structural Regulation
Japan Issues Progress Update on Asset Management Hub Initiatives
30/07/2025
FSA outlines progress on deregulation and support schemes in Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, and Fukuoka aimed at attracting overseas investment managers.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Chinese Authorities Issue New Rules to Fight Cybercrime "Accomplices"
30/07/2025
New judicial guidelines aim to curb rampant online fraud by clarifying sentencing for accomplices, targeting organised gangs and offering leniency for students.
Reporting & Disclosures
ASEAN Needs Stronger Voice in Sustainability Reporting: ACCA
30/07/2025
A new report calls for coordinated advocacy and ISSB alignment to manage risks, ease the reporting burden, and reflect the region's economic importance.
Credit Risk
RBI Tightens Bank, NBFC Rules on Investments in Alternative Funds
30/07/2025
The RBI has set a 10% individual and 20% collective limit for regulated entities investing in any single AIF scheme.
Capital Adequacy
Korea to Redirect Capital Flow from Property to 'Productive' Sectors
29/07/2025
Regulators will tighten capital rules for property loans while reviewing regulations to steer funds into strategic industries like AI and semiconductors.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
CSRC Proposes Major Overhaul of Corporate Governance Rules
29/07/2025
The CSRC has released draft rules requiring performance-linked remuneration, clawback mechanisms, and stricter controls on the actions of major shareholders.
Data Privacy
Hong Kong Pushes Data-sharing Infrastructure to Boost SME Trade Finance
29/07/2025
The HKMA is advancing its Commercial Data Interchange (CDI) with new pilots in credit scoring and logistics data, aiming to streamline lending and cut costs for businesses.
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