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
PEPs & Sanctions
US Targets APAC Firms In Sweeping Iran Sanctions Crackdown
02/10/2026
The US has sanctioned multiple Asia-based entities and issued new FinCEN rules targeting a Russian-linked shadow banking network.
Emerging Prudential Risks
High Public Debt and NBFIs Heighten Market Dysfunction Risks, BIS Warns
02/10/2026
New BIS bulletin highlights the compounding risks of high government debt and non-bank financial institutions.
Anti-Money Laundering
Vietnam, Canada to Deepen Collaboration on Green Finance, Financial Crime
02/10/2026
Vietnam and Canada have elevated their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership, outlining new cooperation on climate finance, AML, and digital governance.
UK Taskforce Launches T+1 Implementation Toolkit
01/10/2026
The UK Accelerated Settlement Taskforce has released a flexible toolkit to help financial firms prepare for the October 2027 transition to T+1 settlement.
Anti-Money Laundering
FATF Publishes Mutual Evaluation Report for Canada
01/10/2026
The FATF has recognised Canada’s mature risk understanding but flagged deficiencies in risk-based supervision, beneficial ownership, and asset recovery.
AI Risk & Governance
Global Banks Emphasise Regulator Dialogue in Agentic AI Rollouts
01/10/2026
FIs are prioritising strict guardrails, data governance, and proactive regulatory engagement as they transition from AI experimentation to agentic workflows.
Reporting & Disclosures
IESBA Issues Further Guidance On Sustainability Assurance Ethics Standards
01/10/2026
The IESBA has released new practical guidance to assist practitioners in implementing global ethics and independence standards for sustainability assurance.
IMF Urges Cambodia to Strengthen AML Controls and Bank Supervision
30/09/2026
The IMF has called on Cambodia to address financial integrity vulnerabilities and operationalise crisis management tools as asset quality deteriorates.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
BNM Explores Enhancing Fraud Compensation Framework
30/09/2026
Deputy Director Nor Halimaton said BNM is shifting towards proactive fraud prevention and exploring an expansion of the shared liability framework.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Imposes Secondary Sanctions on APAC Entities Helping Iran
30/09/2026
OFACA has sanctioned entities in Hong Kong, China, and Pakistan, warning foreign financial institutions of secondary sanctions risks.
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