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
Bangladesh Revamps IPO Framework to Prioritise Market-Driven Pricing
16/01/2026
The securities regulator has finalised new rules emphasising book-building to boost transparency after an 18-month IPO drought.
Fintech / Regtech
ADB Urges Policy Action to Address APAC's Trade Finance Gap
16/01/2026
New report recommends accelerated digitalisation, expanded supply chain finance, and better data to unlock trade potential in the region.
Enforcement
China Details Use of AI, Crypto-Tracing in New Anti-Graft Campaign
16/01/2026
A state television series reveals how investigators are tracking officials' spending and using big data to uncover bribes paid in cryptocurrency.
Securities / Derivatives
IOSCO Chief Outlines 2026 Agenda, Flags Gaps in Private Finance Data
16/01/2026
IOSCO to focus on market resilience, fintech risks and targeted reporting increases for hedge funds and private finance.
ESG / Sustainability
World Bank, BNM Urge Reforms to Unlock Islamic Climate Finance
15/01/2026
A new report finds a massive climate funding gap in OIC nations, calling for targeted reforms to mainstream Islamic finance instruments.
Capital / Liquidity
BIS Paper Questions Net Benefit of Liquidity Coverage Ratio
15/01/2026
A decade since its implementation, a BIS paper finds the LCR rule has unintended side effects and its overall effectiveness remains unclear.
AML / KYC
China Overhauls Business Registration Rules to Boost Transparency, Efficiency
14/01/2026
New standards aim to tighten shareholder information requirements, streamline corporate relocations, and increase oversight of intermediary agents.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Stabilisation Fund Ceases Market Support Operations
13/01/2026
The fund cited stable market conditions and strong economic fundamentals for its decision, concluding its ninth-ever market support programme.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korea Considers Special Police Unit for Crypto Market Manipulation
13/01/2026
The proposed organisation would be dedicated to investigating price manipulation to bolster investor protection in the country's growing digital asset market.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korea Finalising Guidelines to End Corporate Crypto Ban
13/01/2026
Regulators are set to permit corporate crypto investment after nine years, but will impose a 5% equity cap and asset restrictions.
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