Manesh Samtani
Manesh Samtani is the Editor at Regulation Asia, where he leads the regional news desk from Hong Kong, directing coverage of critical regulatory developments impacting financial services across APAC. Manesh specialises in analysing how new rules and technologies are reshaping banking, capital markets, and the fight against financial crime, providing finance professionals, compliance leaders, and policymakers with the intelligence they need to navigate risk and understand the impact of regulatory change in the region. [email protected]
Articles by Manesh Samtani
Sanctions
US Sanctions China, UAE Firms in Largest-Ever Action Against Houthi Networks
12/09/2025
OFAC sanctioned dozens of entities and vessels involved in Houthi fundraising and weapons procurement, while warning of secondary sanctions risks for FIs.
Market Infrastructure
China Launches Market Reform Pilots in 10 Key Economic Hubs
12/09/2025
The two-year programme targets the market-based allocation of capital, data, and other key production factors to boost the economy and unify domestic markets.
Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Delays Implementation of Stricter Liquidity Reporting Rules
11/09/2025
HKMA has pushed back the deadline for its revised MA(BS)23 return to June 2026 but will collect similar data from selected banks in the interim.
Trending
HKMA Consults on Crypto-Asset Reporting Rules for Banks
10/09/2025
The regulator has released draft guidance on capital, liquidity, and large exposure reporting to implement the Basel Committee's global crypto standard.
Fintech / Regtech
Global Regulators Urged to Adapt 'Black Box' AI Rules for Banks
09/09/2025
A BIS paper says regulators may need to accept performance-explainability trade-offs for complex AI, with strict new safeguards.
Market Infrastructure
HKMA Strengthens Benchmark Submission Rules for Banks
09/09/2025
The HKMA has updated its HIBOR submission guidance, introducing stricter requirements for independent reviews and the assessment of internal control effectiveness.
AML / KYC
China Proposes 'Special Preventive Measures' for AML/CFT
09/09/2025
New draft rules from eight government bodies would require firms to immediately freeze assets of entities on specific high-risk lists without prior notice.
Fintech / Regtech
Wolfsberg Group Issues Framework for Banking Stablecoin Issuers
09/09/2025
The guidance outlines a risk-based approach for FIs focusing on due diligence, account segregation, and proportionate on-chain monitoring.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US Announces Sanctions Targeting Scam Hubs in Cambodia, Myanmar
09/09/2025
The action targets networks that use forced labour to perpetrate cyber scams, costing US citizens over USD 10 billion last year.
AML / KYC
Hong Kong’s New AML Info-Sharing Law to Start in November
08/09/2025
The voluntary mechanism will allow banks and law enforcement to share account data via secure platforms to combat fraud and money laundering.
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