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
Hong Kong Explores Enhancements for e-CNY Wallet
09/10/2025
Hong Kong authorities are discussing higher transaction limits and new use cases for the digital yuan pilot but have no firm timeline.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea Approves New Rules to Curb Misselling of High-Risk Products
09/10/2025
The new rules mandate upfront risk warnings, strengthen suitability tests, and give consumer protection officers new powers over sales KPIs.
Market Infrastructure
Cyber Threats and Regulatory Fragmentation Challenge FIs, Sibos Hears
09/10/2025
Sibos panellists discussed the dual challenge of evolving AI-driven threats and a complex global regulatory landscape, calling for greater collaboration and a focus on fundamentals.
Sanctions
MAS Clarifies Sanctions Scope After Russia-Linked Stablecoin Appears at Conference
08/10/2025
The issuer of A7A5, owned by a sanctioned Moldovan fugitive banker and Russia’s state-owned Promsvyazbank, was featured as a sponsor at Token2049.
AML / KYC
GASA Urges Policy Action to Address 'Global Threat' of Scams
08/10/2025
A new report finds over half of adults globally were targeted by scams last year, urging greater collaboration and provider accountability.
Securities / Derivatives
New Hong Kong Task Force to Help Mainland Firms "GoGlobal"
07/10/2025
A new task force will help mainland firms expand overseas, while potential rule changes could lower the bar for new IPOs.
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.
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