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
G7 Finance Ministers Pledge Action Against Financial Crime
27/05/2025
G7 commits to strengthening AML frameworks, enhancing international cooperation, and supporting developing countries to combat financial crime.
Structural Regulation
Hong Kong Lawmakers Set to Discuss MPF “Full Portability”
27/05/2025
On 2 June, lawmakers will discuss legislative amendments that will allow employees greater control over their MPF investments in two phases.
Trading & Investment
Taiwan Lifts Stock Market Short Selling Restrictions
27/05/2025
Taiwan’s FSC removes short selling curbs imposed in April, citing stabilised market conditions after Trump tariff uncertainties.
Liquidity Risk
IOSCO Adopts Reforms to Bolster Fund Liquidity Risk Management
27/05/2025
The reforms aim to better protect investors in open-ended investment funds, reduce liquidity mismatches, and ensure financial stability.
Capital Adequacy
Industry Bodies Urge BCBS to Reconsider Cryptoasset Standard
27/05/2025
Ten trade associations call for revisions to the BCBS cryptoasset standard, citing inconsistent implementation and arguing that it will hinder DLT use cases.
Clearing & Post-Trade
HKTR to Open New ISO 20022 System One Week Early
27/05/2025
The HKTR system for ISO 20022 standard implementation will be opened one week early to facilitate industry preparation for the new OTC derivatives reporting regime.
Structural Regulation
China Lowers Upper Limit of Deposit Rates Banks Can Offer
27/05/2025
The move is intended to prevent bank interest margins from shrinking further and encourage consumer spending and investment.
Trading & Investment
Shanghai to Accelerate Launch of New Futures Products
26/05/2025
SHFE joined the UNSSE Initiative and will accelerate the launch of new futures products and the opening up of its nickel contract.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Korea, UNODC Partner to Tackle Transnational Crime
25/05/2025
Korea’s National Police Agency and UNODC signed an MoU to formalise collaboration to combat transnational organised crime in Southeast Asia.
Structural Regulation
Australian Super Tax Reform Faces Pushback Despite Election Win
24/05/2025
The government’s plan to increase tax on high superannuation balances is meeting with resistance.
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