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
Sustainable Finance
Carbon Markets Poised for Digital Revolution: IETA
06/05/2025
The new IETA report outlines how digitalisation, standardisation, and AI can unlock growth and improve trust in carbon markets
Credit Risk
China Tightens Rules on Supply Chain Finance to Aid SMEs
06/05/2025
The regulations aim to create a more regulated and SME-friendly supply chain finance environment that aligns with the needs of the real economy.
Cryptocurrency
South Korea Eases Crypto Restrictions, Tightens Listing Rules
05/05/2025
South Korea eases rules on virtual asset sales for NPOs and crypto exchanges while tightening listing rules to enhance market stability and investor protection.
Credit Risk
Bangladesh: Dozens of Banks Miss Deadline to Financial Annual Reports
05/05/2025
23 of Bangladesh’s 36 listed banks are waiting for the central bank’s approval to finalise their annual financial reports so they can report results to their boards and shareholders.
Clearing & Post-Trade
Sri Lanka: CSE Announces Rule Amendments to Establish CCP
04/05/2025
The CSE announced rule amendments to operationalise the CCP, known as CSE Clear. An effective date wasn’t stated, but the launch is expected by early August.
Credit Risk
China Enacts Law Dedicated to Promoting Private Sector
04/05/2025
The law includes provisions requiring financial institutions to improve the level of financial services provided to private economic organisations
Capital Adequacy
RBNZ Outlines Path Ahead for Deposit Taker Regulations
02/05/2025
RBNZ details next steps for new deposit taker rules, including liquidity, disclosure, and depositor compensation. Decisions on capital rules will come later.
Climate Risk
VCMI Issues Guidance on Using Carbon Credits to Address Scope 3 Emissions
02/05/2025
The Scope 3 Action Code of Practice allows companies to use high-quality carbon credits to close the Scope 3 emissions gap until 2040
KYC & CDD
FIU-IND Sets 30 June Deadline for Reverification of Crypto User KYC Data
02/05/2025
FIU-IND has directed crypto exchanges to refresh their KYC data for all users whose details are older than 18 months.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
JSDA, JPX Take Steps to Address Surge in Securities Account Hacks
02/05/2025
JPX is establishing a special team to enhance monitoring while JSDA is working to promote MFA and establish standards for loss compensation.
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