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
Model Risk
IASB Consults On Hedge Accounting Rules Under IFRS 9 And IFRS 7
29/09/2026
The International Accounting Standards Board is seeking feedback to assess if its hedge accounting requirements are functioning as intended.
Sustainable Finance
Alliance for Green Commercial Banks Announces Cohort of New Members
29/09/2026
The new additions, announced during Hong Kong Green Week, reflect a growing regional commitment to sustainable finance, the Alliance said.
Structural Regulation
Vietnam Regulators Push Fund Industry Reforms Following Market Upgrade
29/09/2026
Vietnam is targeting sweeping fund industry reforms to build a professional institutional investor base following its recent stock market upgrade.
Operational Risk
US Fed Overhauls Supervisory Principles Following SVB Review
28/09/2026
The US Federal Reserve has updated its supervisory operating principles to address a culture of indecision and empower bank examiners.
AI Risk & Governance
California Enacts First-in-Nation AI Audit Laws
28/09/2026
California’s landmark legislation and subsequent executive order create a regulatory blueprint for independent verification and audit of AI systems.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Japan Scams Report Highlights Need For Shared Responsibility, Bank Interventions
28/09/2026
New GASA report reveals that while scam encounters in Japan have declined, FIs face growing public expectations to block fraudulent transactions and reimburse victims.
PEPs & Sanctions
Australia Imposes New Russia Sanctions, Signs Security Pact With Ukraine
28/09/2026
The Australian government has designated over 100 additional Russian entities, banks, and vessels, while pledging AUD 60 million in new support to Ukraine.
Emerging Prudential Risks
AMRO Examines Uneven Credit Risks of Different Climate Policy Pathways
28/09/2026
New AMRO report highlights how different climate transition pathways will unevenly impact corporate credit risks across ASEAN+3 economies.
AI Risk & Governance
AI Chatbots Provide Incorrect Financial Responses Most of the Time - Report
27/09/2026
UK study reveals mainstream AI models fail most financial queries, highlighting the need for regulatory guardrails to protect consumers.
Anti-Money Laundering
UK FCA Calls on Financial Firms to Strengthen Money Mule Controls
26/09/2026
The FCA has urged financial institutions to enhance detection systems as criminals increasingly exploit multi-layered account networks.
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