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
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
ASEAN Proposes Anti-Scam Code As Regional Crackdown Intensifies
25/09/2026
Singapore has proposed a new ASEAN code of practice for online platforms to combat a global scam epidemic that cost an estimated USD 442 billion in 2025.
Stablecoins
ECB Urges MiCA Overhaul to Shield Banks and Curb Stablecoin Yields
25/09/2026
The ECB has recommended removing mandatory bank deposit rules for stablecoin reserves and expanding bans on interest-bearing crypto products.
Payments & Settlements
ASEAN and UK Deepen Financial and Regulatory Cooperation
25/09/2026
ASEAN and the UK have committed to enhancing regulatory frameworks, cross-border payments, and sustainable finance to bolster economic resilience.
Anti-Money Laundering
Malaysia: NFCC Director General Urges Integration of Fraud and AML Controls
24/09/2026
Dato’ Sri Shamshun Baharin bin Mohd Jamil calls on FIs to merge their fraud and money laundering defences immediately.
Clearing & Post-Trade
APAC Firms Lag In US Treasury Clearing Preparations - Report
23/09/2026
Despite high overall confidence, only a fraction of FIs are fully prepared for mandatory US Treasury clearing, with APAC firms significantly behind.
Emerging Prudential Risks
IMF, World Bank Revamp Debt Sustainability Framework for LICs
23/09/2026
The revised framework introduces new modules for domestic debt risks and climate adaptation to address a more complex financing environment.
PEPs & Sanctions
Global Banks Handled $6.9bn in Russian Sanctions Evasion Scheme - Report
23/09/2026
Kremlin-backed fintech reportedly used forged documents and front companies to bypass global AML controls and evade sanctions.
New Deutsche Bank Paper Outlines T+1 Readiness Path For Asia
22/09/2026
New whitepaper highlights the operational transformations required for Asian markets to adopt accelerated settlement without compromising cross-border investability.
Sustainable Finance
China’s Green Finance Market Serves as Model for APAC
22/09/2026
Former central bank economist Ma Jun outlines how targeted regulatory mandates and transition finance frameworks can accelerate APAC's decarbonisation.
Emerging Prudential Risks
IMF to Reform Financial Sector Assessment Programme
22/09/2026
The IMF is updating its FSAP to address rapid technological advancements and non-bank financial risks.
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