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
Capital / Liquidity
Bangladesh Bank to Launch USD 3.26B Bank Resolution Fund
22/01/2026
The fund will be financed by bank levies and used to rescue failing lenders. BB is also planning a major consolidation of the banking sector.
Market Infrastructure
Europol, Global Banks Issue Framework for Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration
22/01/2026
New guidance urges financial institutions to inventory crypto-dependent systems and prioritise transitions based on risk, complexity, and data sensitivity.
Securities / Derivatives
Bank Use of Derivatives Makes Capital Rules Less Effective: BIS Paper
21/01/2026
New study shows banks use credit default swaps to navigate capital buffer requirements, raising questions about the effectiveness of certain macroprudential tools.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong Named as High-Risk Crypto Hub in Russian Sabotage Report
20/01/2026
RUSI urges policymakers to monitor over-the-counter crypto services in Hong Kong and other cities to disrupt sabotage financing.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea Fines Six Financial Firms Including GIC for Naked Short Selling
20/01/2026
The penalties are the first large-scale enforcement action since short selling resumed, signalling a zero-tolerance stance on illegal trades.
Trending
China Mandates Immediate Asset Freezes in New AML Regulations
20/01/2026
New measures require FIs to freeze assets of designated entities without notice and enhance internal controls for list-based screening.
Fintech / Regtech
Japan's FSA Proposes Stricter Rules on AML Tech and Vendor Oversight
20/01/2026
Draft guidelines elevate previous expectations to firm requirements for financial firms, targeting technology adoption, trade finance, and outsourcing.
Securities / Derivatives
HKMA Issues Guidance on Operational Risk Controls for Trading Activities
19/01/2026
The HKMA is urging banks to adopt advanced surveillance technology and preventative controls, including pre-trade hard blocks and real-time monitoring.
Fintech / Regtech
China's Digital Currency Projects Surge, mBridge Tops $55B
19/01/2026
The cross-border payment platform has seen a 2,500-fold value increase, as China introduces new regulations and interest-bearing features for its domestic e-CNY.
Capital / Liquidity
China Rolls Out Coordinated Measures to Support Property Markets
19/01/2026
Chinese authorities slashed the minimum downpayment for commercial real estate loans and extended a personal income tax rebate for home upgraders.
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