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
AI Risk & Governance
IOSCO Publishes Global Toolkit for AI Supervision in Capital Markets
26/05/2026
New framework provides regulators with non-binding tools to oversee AI use, with a focus on governance, risk management, and disclosure.
Operational Risk
BIS Chief Urges Supervisors to Act Early on Qualitative Weaknesses
26/05/2026
Supervisors must embrace structured judgment and qualitative tools to address bank weaknesses before they escalate into systemic risks, says the BIS chief.
Anti-Money Laundering
New US Order Targets Immigration Status in Banking, AML Rules
26/05/2026
Executive order directs US regulators to strengthen AML and credit risk rules, requiring FIs to consider customers' immigration status.
Emerging Prudential Risks
BOJ Flags Stability Risks From Insurers' Shift to Alternatives, Reinsurance
26/05/2026
BOJ review highlights growing financial stability risks from life insurers' increasing use of asset-intensive reinsurance and exposure to private funds.
Anti-Money Laundering
South Korea Consults Crypto Industry on AML Rule Revisions
25/05/2026
Regulators met with major exchanges to discuss proposed changes to the country's AML rules, including reporting thresholds.
AI Risk & Governance
AI Governance and Trust Emerge as Key Differentiators for Financial Hubs
25/05/2026
New DBS report measures the ability of 15 financial centres to make their AI capabilities "trusted, scalable, and internationally recognised".
Cryptocurrency
Korea: Opposition to Crypto Tax Plan Forces Parliamentary Review
25/05/2026
Public and academic opposition has forced a formal review of the planned 22 percent tax on virtual asset gains.
Market Abuse
US SEC Approves Tougher Nasdaq Listing Rules for China-Based Firms
25/05/2026
New rules establish a USD 25 million minimum offering size and restrict direct listings, citing heightened risks of market manipulation and fraud.
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.
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