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
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong Unveils Sweeping Financial Reforms to Boost Hub Status
18/09/2025
Chief Executive John Lee's policy address focused on digital assets, RMB internationalisation, and wealth management to reinforce Hong Kong's role as a global financial centre.
AML / KYC
Chinese Authorities Issue New AML Rules for Accounting Firms
17/09/2025
China has expanded its AML framework, requiring accounting firms to conduct customer due diligence and report suspicious transactions.
Securities / Derivatives
CFTC Grants JSCC Conditional Approval for US Client Clearing
17/09/2025
The decision allows US customers to access the world's most liquid yen swap market, subject to strict disclosure rules on bankruptcy protections.
Capital / Liquidity
Singapore Court Addresses 'Absolute Discretion' in Loan Agreements
16/09/2025
A High Court ruling implies a duty of good faith, meaning banks should be able to justify discretionary actions and avoid arbitrary decisions.
Securities / Derivatives
HKMA Revises Supervisory Guide on Visiting Finance Professionals
16/09/2025
HKMA extends the permissible engagement period for itinerant professionals to 45 days and consolidates rules for fund depositaries.
Fintech / Regtech
Hong Kong to Phase In Stablecoin Audit Rules Over 1-3 Years
16/09/2025
AFRC chief warns that rushing detailed standards for the nascent industry could "kill" it, signalling a cautious approach.
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong Surpasses Family Office Target Ahead of Schedule
16/09/2025
Hong Kong has attracted over 200 family offices since 2022, spurred by new tax concessions and investment schemes.
Market Infrastructure
China Eases Cross-Border Financing Rules, Expands MNC Cash Pooling
16/09/2025
Regulators have raised the foreign debt ceiling for firms and FIs while simplifying rules to attract capital and facilitate investment.
AML / KYC
Thai Authorities Pledge Urgent Action to Unblock Frozen Accounts
16/09/2025
The BOT and government agencies are creating a 'war room' to expedite the unblocking of innocent accounts caught in a nationwide mule account sweep.
Sanctions
Japan, New Zealand, UK Announce New Wave of Russia Sanctions
15/09/2025
The targets include companies in Mainland China, Hong Kong, India, Thailand and India. Japan and New Zealand now aligned with the G7 oil price cap.
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