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
Market Data & Technology
Verra Bolsters Carbon Market Infrastructure With New Registry
28/07/2026
The new platform integrates the full project lifecycle and is designed to scale with the growing voluntary carbon market.
Resolution & Recovery
HKMA Finalises New Rules on Bank Resolution Valuations
28/07/2026
HKMA has issued detailed rules on the valuation process for failing banks and the ex-ante capabilities firms must have in place.
AI Risk & Governance
APAC Central Banks to Deepen Cooperation on AI, Digital Fraud
28/07/2026
Governors from 11 regional central banks met in Singapore to address financial stability risks from AI and enhance collaboration on tackling scams.
Cryptocurrency
Korea: Mirae Asset Completes Takeover of Crypto Firm Korbit
28/07/2026
The deal gives the financial giant a key VASP licence, positioning it for the upcoming security token market.
Structural Regulation
US Keeps Key APAC Economies on Currency Manipulation Watchlist
27/07/2026
The semi-annual report doesn't name any currency manipulators but calls for greater transparency from China and details the FX policies of other major Asian trading partners.
Anti-Money Laundering
A Third of UK Fund Managers Lack Formal Transaction Monitoring: FCA
27/07/2026
Review uncovered significant weaknesses in financial crime controls, with many firms lacking basic monitoring and risk assessment processes.
AI Risk & Governance
US Lawmakers Propose ‘AI Kill Switch’ for Powerful Models
27/07/2026
New bill would require major AI developers to maintain shutdown capabilities and give the government emergency intervention powers.
Anti-Money Laundering
Canada Pledges CAD 3.6 Million to Boost ASEAN AML/CFT Efforts
27/07/2026
New funding aims to strengthen financial integrity, support Laos’ FATF action plan, and enhance the APG’s capacity.
Cryptocurrency
US Lawmakers Release Revised Draft of CLARITY Act
27/07/2026
The revised CLARITY Act would grant the CFTC spot market jurisdiction and add new anti-scam powers, but faces political hurdles over ethics provisions.
PEPs & Sanctions
EU Agrees 21st Russia Sanctions Package, Hitting Asian Firms
27/07/2026
The package targets circumvention via third countries, including China and India, prompting Beijing to add 14 EU entities to its own export control list.
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