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
Data Privacy
China Overhauls Rules for Online Fundraising, Banning Commercial Ads
30/04/2026
New measures introduce stricter governance, operational requirements, and data retention rules for platforms facilitating charitable donations and personal appeals.
Clearing & Post-Trade
ISDA Survey: Margin for Non-Cleared Derivatives Hits USD 1.6 Trillion
30/04/2026
The total amount of margin collected by leading firms rose 9.3 percent in 2025, with a notable shift away from cash toward other securities as collateral.
Trading & Investment
FIA Urges Osaka Exchange to Revise Options Settlement Method
30/04/2026
FIA has called for changes to settlement pricing and scope in its response to a consultation on new Nikkei 225 Mini Options.
Resolution & Recovery
FSB Finalises Guidance for Identifying Systemically Important Insurers
30/04/2026
New framework outlines six criteria and specific triggers for applying recovery and resolution planning requirements, replacing the previous global systemically important insurer designations.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Targets Iran ‘Shadow Banking’ Network, Sanctions HK Firms
29/04/2026
The action designates 35 entities and individuals, including several in Hong Kong, and warns financial institutions of risks tied to Chinese refineries.
ESG Data
UK Regulator Pilots Reporting Regime for ESG Rating Providers
29/04/2026
The FCA is seeking volunteers to test its proposed reporting framework ahead of new rules expected to take effect in 2028.
Trading & Investment
Nasdaq Sets 6 December 2026 Launch Date for 23/5 Trading
29/04/2026
The initiative aims to create an ‘Always-On’ market, enabling near-continuous trading of US equities that will overlap with business hours across APAC.
AI Risk & Governance
China Blocks Meta-Manus Deal Citing Tech Export and Security Rules
29/04/2026
Beijing has ordered the unwinding of the USD 2 billion acquisition, signalling a crackdown on Chinese tech firms moving offshore to avoid regulatory oversight.
Stablecoins
AMRO Urges Regulators to Look Beyond Reserves in Stablecoin Oversight
28/04/2026
New paper from the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office says focusing on reserves is not enough to protect users.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
UK Finalises First Phase of Senior Managers Accountability Reforms
28/04/2026
UK regulators confirmed immediate changes to streamline the accountability regime, as the government paves the way for more fundamental reforms.
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