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
UK, China to Relaunch Economic Dialogue, Explore Asset Management Link
02/02/2026
A new cross-border scheme is under consideration alongside enhanced stock connect and revived dialogues following a high-level UK visit to Beijing.
Securities / Derivatives
Some NBFIs Need Bank-like Rules to Curb Systemic Risk: FSB Chief
02/02/2026
John Schindler outlines need for tailored, risk-based approach, citing recent crises and pushing back on industry misconceptions about regulation.
Trending
SFC Tightens IPO Sponsor Rules, Warns of Inspections
02/02/2026
The regualtor has introduced new workload limits and reporting rules for banks amid a boom in listings.
Trending
Taiwan Eyes Tax Breaks, New Regulations to Develop Wealth Hub
02/02/2026
FSC links financial sector expansion to national security, while defending controversial accounting changes for the island's US$1 trillion insurance industry.
Securities / Derivatives
Vietnam Outlines Strategy for Ho Chi Minh Financial Hub
02/02/2026
The plan for Ho Chi Minh City focuses on four pillars: capital markets, trade finance, fintech, and niche financial services.
Securities / Derivatives
Indonesia OJK and IDX Chiefs Resign After US$80bn Market Rout
02/02/2026
The mass resignations follow an MSCI warning on transparency, prompting the government to announce a raft of urgent market reforms.
Fintech / Regtech
AMRO Chief Urges Policy Action to Address AI, Tokenization Risks
30/01/2026
The head of the ASEAN+3 research office calls for sustained policy attention to manage risks from faster, AI-driven finance.
ESG / Sustainability
IESBA Eyes Global Culture Framework, Citing APAC's 'Leading Role'
30/01/2026
The global ethics standard-setter is developing a new framework for accounting firm culture, seeing Asia as a critical region for feedback.
Market Infrastructure
BIS Project Maps Path to Quantum-Ready, Scalable Payment Systems
30/01/2026
A new proof-of-concept explores a modular architecture to handle high volumes and future-proof financial market infrastructures against quantum threats.
ESG / Sustainability
Indian Bank Unions Strike Over Delayed Five-Day Week Approval
29/01/2026
Strike disrupts operations at public sector and regional rural banks as unions demand the government implement previously agreed-upon five-day work week.
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