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
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.
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.
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