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
Cryptocurrency
Taiwan FSC Considers Extending Transition Period for New Crypto Law
14/06/2025
The draft Virtual Asset Services Law proposed in March will be submitted to Taiwanese lawmakers for consideration by the end of June.
Reporting & Disclosures
IFRS Publishes Jurisdictional Profiles on ISSB Standards Adoption
13/06/2025
The profiles show jurisdictional progress in adopting the ISSB standards, highlighting APAC’s commitment and diverse approaches.
Liquidity Risk
An Integrated Approach to Bank Liquidity Risk Management
13/06/2025
Fernando Restoy advocates for an integrated approach to liquidity risk, combining enhanced requirements with central bank support readiness.
Anti-Money Laundering
EU Commission Updates List of High-Risk Jurisdictions
12/06/2025
Laos and Nepal were added, while the Philippines and the UAE were removed. The updated list takes into account the FATF’s work and its grey list.
Trading & Investment
New Reforms to Open Shenzhen’s Doors to HK-Listed Firms
12/06/2025
Hong Kong listed companies that are registered in the GBA will be able to also pursue listings on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.
Alternative Markets
Australia Eyes Data and Transparency Reforms in Private Markets
12/06/2025
ASIC symposium highlighted the regulator’s increased focus on private markets, and the balance between access and investor protection.
Anti-Money Laundering
Data Silos Must Fall to Combat Converging Financial Crime Types: Experts
12/06/2025
More collaboration is needed as typologies collide, financial crime experts said at a roundtable hosted by Quantexa and Regulation Asia.
Structural Regulation
China’s NFRA Proposes Rules for “Severely Dishonest Entity” List
11/06/2025
FIs will be able to use the list of “severely dishonest entities” to inform lending, insurance, or investment decisions.
Cryptocurrency
Korea Pushes Forward Work on Digital Asset Basic Act
11/06/2025
The Act will introduce business conduct and internal control standards for crypto firms as well as licensing and capital requirements for stablecoins.
Liquidity Risk
HKMA Tightens Liquidity Reporting Requirements for Banks
11/06/2025
Banks required to report more granular data on the maturity profile of assets and liabilities, deposit insurance, and mortgage loans, among other areas.
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