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
Anti-Money Laundering
FATF: Jurisdictions Failing to Tackle DeFi Financial Crime Risks
22/07/2026
New report finds most jurisdictions have not implemented AML/CFT standards for DeFi, and clarifies how rules apply to arrangements with identifiable controllers.
Stablecoins
Stablecoins Weaken Capital Controls in EMDEs: BIS Paper
22/07/2026
BIS research finds that stablecoins create a new form of dollarisation that is largely unaffected by traditional policy tools.
Trading & Investment
London Stock Exchange to Launch 24-Hour Trading Venue in 2027
21/07/2026
The new 'LSE 24' venue will launch, initially trading ETPs, in a bid to compete globally and serve investors across time zones.
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.
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