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
Structural Regulation
Korea to Mandate Governance Reports for All KOSPI Firms from 2026
10/07/2025
The move expands a 'comply or explain' disclosure requirement from large-cap firms to all companies listed on the main board, aiming to boost transparency.
Emerging Prudential Risks
FSB Finalises Toolkit to Curb Non-Bank Leverage Risks
10/07/2025
The FSB has issued new recommendations for authorities to monitor and control leverage in the growing non-bank sector.
Market Abuse
Korea to Launch AI-Powered ‘One-Strike-Out’ System for Unfair Trading
10/07/2025
A new joint task force will use individual-based surveillance and AI to freeze accounts, impose heavy fines, and ban manipulators from the market.
Emerging Prudential Risks
BIS Paper Proposes Model to Price Physical Climate Risk in Bank Capital
10/07/2025
New paper offers a way to integrate physical climate events into standard credit models, potentially raising capital requirements significantly.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Hong Kong's Digital Banks Face Trust Deficit, Survey Finds
09/07/2025
A new survey reveals Hong Kong's digital banks struggle to gain user trust and primary account status, despite high adoption rates.
Cryptocurrency
Crypto Derivatives Exchanges Warned of Threat to Insurance Funds
09/07/2025
A new report details how attackers exploit design flaws to drain platform reserves and urges proactive surveillance.
Reporting & Disclosures
G20 Body Launches Consultation on Global Carbon Credit Data Model
09/07/2025
A draft data model proposes standardised identifiers and data fields to boost transparency and unlock finance in fragmented carbon markets.
Credit Risk
ABA Issues Guidelines on Handling Customers Facing Financial Difficulty
09/07/2025
The voluntary code outlines best practice for early intervention, tailored support, and improved internal governance for banks assisting struggling customers.
Capital Adequacy
APRA Details Technical Rules for Bank AT1 Capital Phase-Out
09/07/2025
APRA has launched a consultation on specific amendments to eliminate Additional Tier 1 capital from its framework by 2027.
Reporting & Disclosures
Australia First to Adopt Global Ethics Rules for Sustainability Assurance
09/07/2025
New standards mirror financial audit independence rules, creating a robust framework for practitioners and the use of external experts.
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