Manesh Samtani
Manesh Samtani is Editor at Regulation Asia, where he leads the editorial and research teams from Hong Kong. His work examines how regulatory change and technology are reshaping banking and financial markets, with a particular focus on digital assets, financial crime and sanctions. Manesh is a former securities industry practitioner and holds a bachelor's degree in finance and banking. manesh@regulationasia.com
Articles by Manesh Samtani
Anti-Money Laundering
Global Drug Network Dismantled After Swedish Phone Seizure
09/03/2026
An international operation targeting drug trafficking and money laundering has led to 15 arrests, including individuals in Australia and Thailand.
Payments & Settlements
Swift Launches Retail Payment Framework with Major Banks
09/03/2026
New rules under the framework aim to bring speed, transparency and cost certainty to cross-border payments, with key APAC corridors among the first to benefit.
Emerging Prudential Risks
BIS Chief Calls for Rethink of Post-Crisis Rules to Tackle New Risks
09/03/2026
BIS General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos says post-crisis reforms must adapt to tackle risks from non-banks, AI, and growing regulatory complexity.
Stablecoins
Korea to Prohibit Corporate Investments into Stablecoins
09/03/2026
Regulators are preparing rules for listed companies to invest in digital assets, but will omit dollar-pegged tokens amid legal conflicts.
Market Abuse
CSRC Clarifies Short-Swing Trading Rules, Easing Path for Institutional Funds
09/03/2026
New regulations provide key exemptions for professional investors and clarify calculation standards, aiming to curb insider trading while encouraging long-term capital.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Investors Push Asian Funds to Ringfence Restricted Chinese Assets
09/03/2026
Geopolitical tensions and US restrictions are driving institutional clients to demand special vehicles that exclude sensitive Chinese sectors from regional investment strategies.
Credit Risk
Bangladesh Relaxes Loan Rules, Sparking 'Zombie Firm' Fears
09/03/2026
The central bank will allow post-expiry renewal of continuous loans, a move welcomed by businesses but criticised for potential evergreening risks.
Credit Risk
RBI Tightens NBFC Lending Rules to Curb 'Evergreening'
09/03/2026
RBI is mandating board-approved policies for new loans to defaulting borrowers and has tightened project finance norms to improve risk management.
Structural Regulation
Australia Mulls New Rules to Protect Superannuation for Family Violence Victims
09/03/2026
Treasury is consulting on new powers for superannuation trustees, including the ability to override binding nominations, to prevent perpetrators receiving death benefits.
Clearing & Post-Trade
FIA Outlines Risks, Roadmap for 24/7 Derivatives Trading
08/03/2026
FIA says clearing, payment, and operational systems must be modernised to support around-the-clock markets without introducing systemic risk.
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