Manesh Samtani
Manesh manages the news desk and serves as an editor at Regulation Asia. He covers regulatory changes across Asia Pacific that impact banking, capital markets, asset management, and financial services more generally. Manesh is a former trader and investment consultant with a degree in Finance and Banking. [email protected]
Articles by Manesh Samtani
Market Infrastructure
FS-ISAC, Akamai Issue API Security Framework as DDoS Attacks Surge
07/10/2025
The new guidance comes as attacks on financial sector APIs jump 58%, with Asia Pacific becoming a key target for volumetric attacks.
Enforcement
HKMA Working to Expand its Disciplinary Toolkit - Report
07/10/2025
The proposal would grant the HKMA powers to fine and publicly reprimand banks, better aligning its authority with international standards.
Securities / Derivatives
Thailand Unveils 'Quick Win' Reforms to Revitalise Stock Market
07/10/2025
Regulators will streamline IPO rules, fast-track a new savings scheme, and boost enforcement to combat underperformance and attract foreign investment.
Market Infrastructure
Fast Payment Pricing a Balancing Act for APAC Regulators: BIS Paper
07/10/2025
A new BIS paper highlights the trade-offs between driving adoption and ensuring long-term viability, with varied pricing approaches seen across Asia.
Trending
Sibos: Europe's T+1 Shift to Poses Significant Challenges for APAC
07/10/2025
Industry leaders at Sibos 2025 warned that the complex shift requires immediate, industry-wide preparation, especially from the buy-side.
Fintech / Regtech
G20 Payment Goals to Be Missed as Data Quality and Last-Mile Frictions Persist
06/10/2025
Regulators and industry leaders at Sibos 2025 flagged persistent last-mile frictions, data quality issues, and regulatory divergence as key roadblocks.
Trending
Hong Kong Sets New Family Office Target, Confirms Timeline for Tax Bill
06/10/2025
Christopher Hui confirmed that new legislation will be introduced in 2026 to expand tax concessions for family offices to include digital assets and carbon credits.
Market Infrastructure
RBI Rolls Out New Continuous Cheque Clearing System
06/10/2025
The RBI has rolled out a new continuous clearing system, cutting cheque settlement times from days to hours.
ESG / Sustainability
GBBC Proposes Framework for Digital Environmental Assets
05/10/2025
The InterWork Alliance has released a draft framework to standardise the creation of digital assets like carbon credits, aiming to boost market integrity.
ESG / Sustainability
HKMA Urges Banks to Support SME Green Transition
03/10/2025
The HKMA has issued new guidance for banks, outlining tools to help smaller firms decarbonise as supply chain disclosure rules tighten.
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