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
ESG / Sustainability
ASIC to Take “Pragmatic” Approach to Enforcing Climate Disclosure Rules
29/05/2025
Commissioner Kate O’Rourke discussed ASIC’s phased approach to enforcement and efforts to ease the burden on smaller entities.
Crypto / Digital Assets
BOK Pushes Banks on CBDC Trials, Weighs Stablecoin Risks
29/05/2025
Bank of Korea urges commercial lenders to join CBDC pilots, explores private stablecoin integration amid capital outflow concerns.
ESG / Sustainability
Performance, Not Governance Ideals, Drives Acceptance of Dual Class Shares
29/05/2025
Regulatory efforts should focus on fostering governance frameworks that support long-term performance and entrepreneurial vision
AML / KYC
Chinese Underground Banking Key to Global Crime – Report
29/05/2025
Chinese underground banking networks facilitate North Korean hacking, drug cartels, and sanctions evasion, says TRM Labs report.
AML / KYC
Interpol Issues First Two Silver Notices at India’s Request
28/05/2025
India secured two Interpol Silver Notices, one to trace assets in a visa fraud case and the other for a crypto scam case.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea to Require Investor Training for Access to Risky Products
28/05/2025
Korean regulators are introducing mandatory education and simulated trading requirements for retail access to overseas derivatives and leveraged ETPs.
AML / KYC
Cambodia Scam Industry Generates Up to $19bn Annually – Report
28/05/2025
New report recommends sanctions on 28 officials and businesspeople for alleged involvement in or support of Cambodia’s scam industry.
Capital / Liquidity
China to Implement Tech Finance Reforms to Boost Innovation Funding
28/05/2025
Chinese regulators are expanding bond market initiatives and increasing lending support for science and technology sectors.
AML / KYC
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.
Market Infrastructure
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.
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