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
Reporting & Disclosures
UK Proposes Axing TCFD Product Reports for Investment Funds
09/06/2026
FCA consults on replacing detailed climate reports with a more targeted regime, aiming to reduce firm compliance burdens and improve investor usability.
Market Abuse
Korea Exchange to Bolster Surveillance After Market Rout
09/06/2026
Regulators will intensify inspections for illegal short selling and unfair trading after a market crash highlighted risks from a retail-driven leverage boom.
Supervision & Enforcement
CSRC Clarifies Stance on Offshore Accounts Amid Broker Crackdown
09/06/2026
Regulators say existing offshore investment accounts will not be forcibly liquidated, following a crackdown that penalised several online brokers.
Credit Risk
Bangladesh Bank Launches BDT 190 Billion Refinancing Package
09/06/2026
The central bank has rolled out four new schemes to boost lending to agriculture, SMEs, green industries and non-garment export sectors.
Structural Regulation
IOSCO Modernises Secondary Market Disclosure Framework
08/06/2026
IOSCO has consolidated and updated its principles-based guidance for regulators on corporate disclosure for listed entities after their securities are admitted to trading.
PEPs & Sanctions
FATF Upgrades Indonesia Rating for CFT Sanctions Framework
08/06/2026
FATF re-rated Indonesia as 'Compliant' with a key recommendation following significant legal and procedural amendments.
Reporting & Disclosures
Tokyo Exchange to Tackle Disclosure Gaps, Growth Market Challenges
08/06/2026
The TSE plans new surveys and support initiatives following a review of its 2022 market reforms, targeting non-disclosing firms and struggling startups.
Resolution & Recovery
Credibility of Bail-in Framework Has Been Weakened : BIS Paper
08/06/2026
New BIS paper finds the 2023 Credit Suisse rescue led markets to doubt that bail-in tools will be used in future crises.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Sanctions Target Iran Smuggling and Shadow Finance Networks
08/06/2026
The US has designated entities in China and the UAE for helping Iran smuggle energy to destinations in South and East Asia, including Bangladesh.
Emerging Prudential Risks
Chinese and Hong Kong Investors Banned from SpaceX IPO - Reports
08/06/2026
SpaceX has reportedly instructed its underwriters not to allocate shares to individuals from ITAR-restricted jurisdictions, which include China and Hong Kong.
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