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. manesh@regulationasia.com
Articles by Manesh Samtani
Crypto / Digital Assets
Taiwan Details Plans to Create Specific Law to Govern CBDC
17/04/2026
New central bank report details a two–tier architecture, tiered wallet limits, and a preference for a dedicated CBDC law.
Sanctions
US Warns APAC Banks of Sanctions Risk Over Iran Transactions
17/04/2026
US Treasury warns banks in China, Hong Kong and the UAE they risk secondary sanctions for handling illicit Iranian funds.
Trending
Anthropic's 'Mythos' AI Sparks Emergency Response in Asia Pacific
16/04/2026
Regulators in South Korea and Australia are holding emergency talks with industry over a new AI model deemed too dangerous for public release.
Enforcement
EU Report Highlights Divergent AML Paths in Japan and Singapore
16/04/2026
New European Parliament briefing contrasts the centralised, risk–based AML model in Singapore with Japan’s more compliance–oriented approach.
Fintech / Regtech
Korean Lending Curbs Prompt Internet Banks to Diversify Overseas
16/04/2026
Korea’s digital-only banks are accelerating their expansion into Southeast Asia and beyond as stricter household lending rules at home constrain growth.
Securities / Derivatives
CFFEX Overhauls Trading Rules, Establishes Clearing Rules
16/04/2026
The new framework separates trading and clearing rules and introduces new requirements for programme trading, suitability, and risk management.
Securities / Derivatives
FSB Warns of ‘Triple Whammy’ Threat to Financial Stability
15/04/2026
The FSB has urged G20 members to maintain vigilance over a potential crystallisation of multiple vulnerabilities stemming from the Middle East conflict
Securities / Derivatives
IMF Warns Middle East Conflict Elevates Financial Stability Risks
15/04/2026
The IMF’s latest Global Financial Stability Report highlights growing vulnerabilities in emerging markets and urges policymakers to strengthen oversight of nonbank lenders.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Proposes to Streamline Rules for Foreign Investor Advisory Services
15/04/2026
FSC proposes to simplify the application process for asset managers providing advisory and execution services to foreign professional investors.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Finalises Overhaul of Bank Stress-Testing Rules
15/04/2026
HKMA finalises update to stress-testing framework, introducing stricter rules on governance and expanding the scope of risks to include climate and cryptoassets.
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