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
Crypto / Digital Assets
US Authorities End ‘Regulation by Prosecution’ for Digital Assets
14/04/2025
The SEC is considering introducing an exemptive relief framework that allows crypto firms to operate until federal regulations are in place.
Sanctions
OFAC Unveils New Sanctions Targeting Iran Oil Shipments to Asia
11/04/2025
An Indian national, his India- and UAE-based companies, dozens of vessels, and a Chinese oil storage terminal were targeted.
Securities / Derivatives
China: Stock Exchanges Finalise Rules on Programmatic Trading
11/04/2025
The new rules will come into effect on 7 July, imposing reporting and risk control requirements on market participants and securities firms.
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Proposes Revised Regulations for Fund Custodians
10/04/2025
The entry requirements are raised and the responsibilities of securities investment fund custodians are strengthened.
Fintech / Regtech
Evolving Indian Regulations: Future-Proofing the Banking Regulatory Ecosystem
10/04/2025
Insights from a Nasdaq-led discussion, moderated by Regulation Asia, discussing regulatory change, the reporting ecosystem, data management practices, and related technology.
Sanctions
China Adds 18 More US Entities to Export Blacklists
10/04/2025
Chinese and European leaders have agreed to work together to safeguard free trade in response to the US tariffs, most of which have been suddenly paused.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Announces Measures to Maintain Market Stability
09/04/2025
US tariffs prompted Taiwan authorities to impose short-selling curbs and activate a stock market stabilisation fund used in times of crisis.
AML / KYC
HK Police Calls on FIs to “Embrace” Innovation in Fight Against Financial Crime
09/04/2025
“Today’s threats demand tomorrow’s solutions,” said HKPF Director of Crime & Security Keith Yip, speaking at a joint HKMA-GCFFC event.
Market Infrastructure
China Proposes Revisions to Strengthen Cybersecurity Law
09/04/2025
Penalties can be imposed for the sale or provision of network equipment that hasn’t been properly tested and certified.
Capital / Liquidity
China NFRA Relaxes Equity Investment Limits for Insurers
08/04/2025
The NFRA is raising the upper limit of the equity asset allocation ratio of insurers and allowing them to increase investment in VC funds.
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