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
Anti-Money Laundering
Global AML Regime Delivers Intelligence Value but Fails on Core Goals, Study Finds
25/07/2025
A new paper argues that the global AML system is failing to deter crime despite huge costs, with its main value being an intelligence tool.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
US PCAOB Revokes Hong Kong Audit Firm's Registration
24/07/2025
Centurion ZD CPA & Co. and its owner have been permanently barred after the PCAOB found major violations in the 2021 audit of Luckin Coffee.
Cryptocurrency
Korea FSS Directs ETFs to Cut Crypto Stock Exposure
24/07/2025
The FSS has told asset managers to limit holdings in firms like Coinbase and MicroStrategy, citing a 2017 policy.
Resolution & Recovery
FSC Korea Directs Top 10 Banks to Enhance Resolution Plans
24/07/2025
Regulators have approved 2025 resolution plans and renewed the D-SIBs list for 2026, but demanded greater preparedness for digital bank runs.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Industry Majors Release Draft Framework for Public Blockchain Risk
24/07/2025
A coalition including DTCC, Euroclear and major banks has launched a framework to help regulated firms manage non-financial risks on public blockchains.
Anti-Money Laundering
Wolfsberg Group Publishes Statement on Risk Based Approach
24/07/2025
The Wolfsberg Group outlined three core principles for financial crime compliance and committed to updating its foundational risk-based approach guidance.
Trading & Investment
China Issues Rules for Hainan Cross-Border Asset Management Pilot
23/07/2025
New implementation rules allow foreign individuals and institutions to buy onshore products via Hainan, a key step in opening up the free trade port.
Alternative Markets
ASIC Probes Private Credit Markets as Part of Broader Review
23/07/2025
ASIC is increasing surveillance of fund governance and valuations, with a reform roadmap due in Q4.
Market Abuse
Tokyo Court Sentences Five Former SMBC Nikko Execs in Manipulation Case
23/07/2025
A Tokyo court has convicted five former SMBC Nikko Securities executives, including a former Vice President, for market manipulation, highlighting compliance failures.
Climate Risk
NGFS Urges Integration of Climate Scenario Analysis into Transition Plans
23/07/2025
New NGFS reports highlight synergies between climate scenario analysis and transition planning, offering guidance for financial institutions and supervisors.
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