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
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.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Urges Firms to Enhance Sanctions Screening Systems, Adopt AI
17/03/2026
Thematic review found systems generally meet expectations. HKMA has highlighted good practices in governance, testing, and technology.
AML / KYC
KoFIU Imposes Six-Month Suspension, KRW 36.8 Billion Fine on Bithumb
17/03/2026
The crypto exchange was penalised for millions of AML breaches, including transactions with unregistered overseas virtual asset service providers.
Securities / Derivatives
ISDA Urges Global Overhaul of Securities Financing Rules
17/03/2026
New paper calls for harmonised capital, liquidity and netting rules to reduce systemic risk and support market functioning.
Securities / Derivatives
New Report Calls for Major Overhaul of AGMs in Asia-Pacific
16/03/2026
CFA Institute calls for a "mindset reset" and coordinated reforms by regulators to address systemic challenges undermining shareholder accountability and market integrity.
Fintech / Regtech
BOJ Paper Outlines Role of Verifiable Credentials in Digital Finance
16/03/2026
New report details how verifiable credentials could streamline KYC and secure transactions, highlighting the new vLEI standard for corporate identity.
Securities / Derivatives
India, EU Still Disagree on CCP Oversight Despite MoU Signing - Report
16/03/2026
The January agreement is contingent on the EU addressing India’s concerns over the extraterritorial oversight of its CCPs in the next EMIR review.
Capital / Liquidity
Cambodian Bank Suspension Stokes Fears of Deeper Regulatory Issues
16/03/2026
APD Bank’s five-day service freeze has drawn analyst scepticism, while Phillip Bank has moved to quell market rumours amid heightened regulatory scrutiny.
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