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
Clearing & Post-Trade
ESMA Sets Firm Deadlines for EU T+1 Settlement Transition
21/07/2026
ESMA has warned market participants to accelerate preparations, setting a December 2026 milestone ahead of the full transition in 2027.
New US Sanctions Bill Targets Top Buyers of Russian Energy
21/07/2026
The bipartisan legislation would impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on the top five purchasers of Russian oil and gas, explicitly naming India and China.
Capital Adequacy
EU Unveils Major Policy Roadmap for Banking Reforms
21/07/2026
A key proposal is to allow cross-border banking groups to manage capital and liquidity more efficiently across the EU.
Cybersecurity
BIS Warns of ‘Mythos Moment’ as Frontier AI Escalates Cyber Risk
21/07/2026
New paper urges domestic and international coordination to counter the threat from advanced AI-driven cyber attacks on the financial system.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Updates Hong Kong Sanctions After National Emergency Lapses
20/07/2026
The move, which lifts sanctions on nine officials, was initially praised by Beijing but later clarified by Washington as a technical change, with key restrictions remaining.
Structural Regulation
UK Eases Audit Rules for Chinese Firms Listing in London
20/07/2026
The move allows Chinese companies on the Stock Connect programme to use local audit standards for a temporary two-year period, subject to new disclosure requirements.
Emerging Prudential Risks
South Korea Signals Shift in Approach to Housing Finance Policy
20/07/2026
Regulators are considering macroprudential fees on high-value loans as the president criticises the over-reliance on real estate assets.
Market Data & Technology
ICMA Publishes New Definitions for Bond Price Distribution
17/07/2026
The updated taxonomy reflects the market's evolution towards greater electronification and automation and provides a basis for assessing dealer behaviour.
Structural Regulation
Korea Halts New Single-Stock ETFs, Tightens Trading Rules
17/07/2026
Authorities will halt new listings, triple cash deposit requirements, and tighten trading rules to cool speculative fervour and protect investors.
Trading & Investment
World Bank, ISDA Partner to Bolster EMDE Derivatives Markets
17/07/2026
The collaboration will focus on building the legal, regulatory and institutional foundations needed for well-functioning derivatives markets.
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