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
Payments & Settlements
US to Review Direct Access to Payment Rails for Fintech and Crypto
25/05/2026
Presidential executive order directs the Fed and other regulators to review rules that hinder fintech innovation and access to payment rails.
Stablecoins
EU Commission Launches Major Review of MiCA Rules
25/05/2026
The European Commission is seeking feedback on its crypto rules, with a focus on stablecoins, DeFi, and international competitiveness.
Trading & Investment
IOSCO Proposes Good Practices to Address Trade Clustering at Market Close
25/05/2026
New consultation flags operational, manipulation, and volatility risks from the growing importance of end-of-day auctions, seeking feedback on potential responses.
Structural Regulation
China Launches Multi-Agency Plan to Eradicate Illegal Cross-Border Brokerage
25/05/2026
Eight government bodies launched a two-year plan to shut down illegal cross-border securities, futures, and fund activities; several online brokers penalised.
Structural Regulation
Hong Kong Can Leapfrog Europe in Fixed Income Market Design
25/05/2026
As Hong Kong develops its FIC roadmap, it has a unique opportunity to learn from Europe’s past struggles and build a bond market framework that is fit for the future.
Trading & Investment
IOSCO Takes Stock of Risks Associated With Extended Trading Hours
25/05/2026
New report finds extended hours sessions are characterised by lower liquidity and wider spreads, posing risks to market integrity and operational resilience.
Structural Regulation
China Launches Action Plan to Bolster Private Sector Protections
24/05/2026
The plan focuses on improving financing access, ensuring fair competition, and strengthening legal frameworks for private enterprises in the country.
Trade Based Money Laundering
Indonesia Decision to Centralise Commodity Exports Rattles Investors
24/05/2026
A new state-owned enterprise will control key exports, a move the government says will curb tax evasion but which has sparked fears of a monopoly and roiled markets.
Structural Regulation
UK to Relax Post-GFC Ring-Fencing Rules for Banks
23/05/2026
The UK government plans to ease key 2008 crisis-era regulations, aiming to unlock GBP 80 billion in lending despite financial stability warnings.
Emerging Prudential Risks
Basel Committee to Provide Updates on Crypto, Liquidity Reviews
23/05/2026
The BCBS is progressing its review of crypto-asset standards and considering updates to its liquidity risk principles.
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