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
Structural Regulation
IOSCO Modernises Secondary Market Disclosure Framework
08/06/2026
IOSCO has consolidated and updated its principles-based guidance for regulators on corporate disclosure for listed entities after their securities are admitted to trading.
PEPs & Sanctions
FATF Upgrades Indonesia Rating for CFT Sanctions Framework
08/06/2026
FATF re-rated Indonesia as 'Compliant' with a key recommendation following significant legal and procedural amendments.
Reporting & Disclosures
Tokyo Exchange to Tackle Disclosure Gaps, Growth Market Challenges
08/06/2026
The TSE plans new surveys and support initiatives following a review of its 2022 market reforms, targeting non-disclosing firms and struggling startups.
Resolution & Recovery
Credibility of Bail-in Framework Has Been Weakened : BIS Paper
08/06/2026
New BIS paper finds the 2023 Credit Suisse rescue led markets to doubt that bail-in tools will be used in future crises.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Sanctions Target Iran Smuggling and Shadow Finance Networks
08/06/2026
The US has designated entities in China and the UAE for helping Iran smuggle energy to destinations in South and East Asia, including Bangladesh.
Emerging Prudential Risks
Chinese and Hong Kong Investors Banned from SpaceX IPO - Reports
08/06/2026
SpaceX has reportedly instructed its underwriters not to allocate shares to individuals from ITAR-restricted jurisdictions, which include China and Hong Kong.
KYC & CDD
Hong Kong Grapples With China's Cross-Border Finance Crackdown
08/06/2026
Regulators are closing loopholes for offshore investing, prompting a rush for in-person account openings and a chill among private banks.
AI Risk & Governance
Hong Kong AFRC Pledges to Bolster Expertise, Explore AI Use
07/06/2026
The audit regulator has accepted recommendations to hire specialists in emerging risk areas and enhance case-handling efficiency.
Operational Risk
Moody's Warns of Rising Risks from Shrinking Quantum Timeline
05/06/2026
New report says accelerated quantum computing timelines are creating urgent credit and operational risks for financial institutions that delay cryptographic upgrades.
Emerging Prudential Risks
Indonesia Passes Law Expanding BI Mandate, Granting Lawmaker Oversight
05/06/2026
New law adds a growth objective for the central bank and introduces binding parliamentary recommendations, raising concerns over monetary policy independence.
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