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
Securities / Derivatives
China's 15th Five-Year Plan Targets Deep Reforms to Establish 'Financial Powerhouse'
18/03/2026
The 2026-2030 plan details a roadmap to build a ‘financial powerhouse’ through capital market reforms, expanded opening, and a focus on systemic risk management.
Securities / Derivatives
BIS Report Finds Offshore Activity Masks Financial Vulnerabilities
18/03/2026
New report shows how firms use offshore centres to raise funds, complicating risk analysis and financial stability monitoring for regulators.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Moody's Unveils First Rating Cross-sector Methodology for Stablecoins
18/03/2026
New framework will assign deposit ratings based on the quality of reserve assets, market risk, liquidity, and operational resilience.
Enforcement
Korea Launches AML Crackdown Targeting VCs, Cross-Border Payments
18/03/2026
Regulators have announced coordinated inspection plans and a new public-private partnership to combat money laundering through emerging financial channels.
Trending
South Korea Delays Launch of Extended Stock Trading Hours
18/03/2026
Korea Exchange has postponed its new pre- and after-market sessions to September following industry calls for more system testing.
Capital / Liquidity
Japan Updates SME Revitalisation Rules, Emphasises Proactive Role for FIs
18/03/2026
The update encourages early action on business succession and M&A, and calls on financial institutions to be more proactive in supporting distressed firms.
Fintech / Regtech
BIS Unveils BISTRO, an AI-Powered Forecasting Tool for Macroeconomics
18/03/2026
The new model, inspired by LLMs, aims to provide a low-cost, flexible tool for central banks and policymakers to conduct scenario analysis.
Enforcement
Global Fraud Summit Launches Taskforce Targeting Southeast Asian Scam Hubs
18/03/2026
New INTERPOL taskforce and public-private partnerships aim to disrupt transnational fraud networks, with a focus on the APAC region.
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC CEO Details 'Systemic' AML Failings in Gambling Sector
18/03/2026
Brendan Thomas called out recurring AML/CTF weaknesses and outlined AUSTRAC's expectations ahead of major legislative reforms.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI to Overhaul Adviser Rules Amid Rise of 'Finfluencers'
17/03/2026
SEBI plans a digital platform, a new penalty framework, and a review of distributor rules to combat a decline in registered advisers.
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