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
World Bank, ICMA Detail Work on New AI Tool to Streamline Bond Issuance
24/11/2025
Project SHASTRA uses generative AI and ICMA's Bond Data Taxonomy to tackle post-trade inefficiencies and create a 'single source of truth'.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Official Discusses Approach to AI Regulation, Anti-fraud Strategy
24/11/2025
In a speech, Executive Director Alan Au outlined the HKMA's regulatory approach to Generative AI and measures to combat financial fraud.
AML / KYC
Philippines Scam Losses Hit $4.5bn, Spotlight on New AFASA Act
24/11/2025
New report reveals financial losses from scams and highlights the critical role of a pending anti-fraud law for financial institutions.
AML / KYC
AML/CFT Officials Discuss FATF Work to Promote Financial Inclusion
24/11/2025
The FATF is encouraging simplified measures for low-risk customers and clarifying that over-compliance is counterproductive.
Capital / Liquidity
Central Bank Liquidity Support Can Exacerbate Crises: BIS Paper
24/11/2025
Researchers find the prospect of underpriced public backstops crowds out private insurance markets and encourages risky overinvestment by banks.
Enforcement
Australia Moving Ahead with Reforms to Insolvency Framework, Official Confirms
23/11/2025
The government is proceeding with changes to bankruptcy rules and targeting system misuse to support business renewal and responsible risk-taking.
Sanctions
US Imposes Sanctions on Iran Oil Network Including India Targets
23/11/2025
The targets include Mumbai-based RN Ship Management Private Limited and its two leaders over shipments of Iranian oil.
Fintech / Regtech
Australia Releases Findings from Payments Infrastructure Consultation
21/11/2025
The consultation revealed calls for enforceable standards, clear fraud liability, and stronger governance before legacy payment systems are retired.
Fintech / Regtech
Dubai Regulator Flags Asia Trade, AI Governance as Key Priorities
21/11/2025
DFSA’s Justin Baldacchino highlights increasing focus on new Asia-MENA trade corridors and the rising use of AI among regulated entities.
Crypto / Digital Assets
OMFIF Report: Flawed Basel Rules Hinder Bank Adoption of Public Blockchains
21/11/2025
A global working group calls on regulators to abandon prescriptive architectural rules for blockchain and instead adopt a 'function over form' approach.
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