Manesh Samtani
Manesh Samtani is Editor at Regulation Asia, where he leads the editorial and research teams from Hong Kong. His work examines how regulatory change and technology are reshaping banking and financial markets, with a particular focus on digital assets, financial crime and sanctions. Manesh is a former securities industry practitioner and holds a bachelor's degree in finance and banking. manesh@regulationasia.com
Articles by Manesh Samtani
Cybersecurity
Vietnam Tightens AI and Cybersecurity Expectations Amid Digital Banking Boom
27/10/2026
The State Bank of Vietnam is demanding stricter cybersecurity and AI governance as the country's daily digital transactions reach $46 billion.
Climate Risk
Equator Principles Convenes to Address Environmental and Social Risks
27/10/2026
The Equator Principles network gathered in Bangkok to discuss how effective environmental and social risk management supports broader financial stability amidst evolving global standards.
Sustainable Finance
Asia GX Consortium Announces Transition Finance Handbook for ASEAN
27/10/2026
The Asia GX Consortium has released new practical guidance to help enterprises develop credible transition plans and assist financial institutions in assessing them.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Asia Consumers Back Proactive Bank Interventions Against Scams - Report
27/10/2026
New GASA report reveals significant scam losses across Asia, identifies strong consumer support for banks blocking suspicious high-value transactions.
AI Risk & Governance
US Proposes Expanded Curbs on Tech Investments in China
26/10/2026
The US Treasury has proposed new rules to restrict outbound investments in sensitive technologies, including AI and biotechnology.
Emerging Prudential Risks
HKMA Updates Assessment Methodology for Systemically Important Banks
26/10/2026
HKMA has revised its supervisory manual to include a new payment indicator for assessing domestic systemically important banks.
Stablecoins
OCC Finalises Stablecoin Regulatory Framework Under GENIUS Act
26/10/2026
The US regulator has issued its final rule for stablecoin issuers, establishing strict capital, reserve, and reporting requirements for domestic and foreign entities.
Payments & Settlements
APAC Payments Being Accelerated by API Standardisation and AI - Report
26/10/2026
New JP Morgan report highlights how APIs, real-time payment networks and AI are transforming Asia Pacific financial infrastructure.
APAC on High Alert Over Critical PHP Vulnerabilities
23/10/2026
Financial institutions and government agencies across the region are rushing to patch critical PHP flaws amid global hacking fears.
Cybersecurity
US Bans Use of DeepSeek AI Products by Civilian Federal Agencies
23/10/2026
The US Department of Homeland Security has ordered civilian federal agencies and government contractors to remove Chinese AI tools developed by DeepSeek.
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