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
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.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Eyes Bond Derivatives, Eases Broker Rules in Major Regulatory Overhaul
13/01/2026
SEBI chairman outlined plans for new market products, AI-driven supervision, and significant compliance relief for smaller stockbrokers.
Fintech / Regtech
China Proposes New Data Collection Rules for Internet Apps
13/01/2026
Draft rules from China's cyberspace watchdog mandate explicit consent, new obligations for SDKs, and place liability on app operators.
Trending
Korea Unveils FX, Capital Market Reform Roadmap for MSCI Upgrade
12/01/2026
Regulators detailed plans for 24-hour FX trading, easier investor access, and spot crypto ETFs under new "2026 Economic Growth Strategy".
Fintech / Regtech
Japan FSA Proposes Measures to Expand Use of Prepaid Instruments
12/01/2026
The FSA is consulting on proposals to expand the use of prepaid instruments for donations and for certain payments to local governments.
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong: New Reporting Rules for Northbound Programme Trading Take Effect
12/01/2026
New guidelines detail reporting thresholds, content requirements, and obligations for investors and brokers engaging in automated trading via Stock Connect.
Fintech / Regtech
Moody's Proposes Global Methodology for Rating Stablecoins
09/01/2026
The proposed methodology would assign deposit ratings based on reserve asset quality, market risk, and operational resilience.
Securities / Derivatives
TAIFEX to Subsidise Cybersecurity Audits for Designated FCMs
09/01/2026
Starting in 2026, eligible futures commission merchants conducting cybersecurity audits can receive a subsidy of up to TWD 88,000 per audit to enhance overall market security.
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