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
Structural Regulation
UK to Tax Foreign Sovereign Property Investments from 2029
02/11/2026
The UK government will replace its longstanding tax immunity for foreign sovereign wealth funds with a statutory tax regime.
Anti-Money Laundering
FATF Launches Targeted Virtual Asset Review; Warns Vietnam on AML Progress
02/11/2026
The FATF has retained Vietnam on its grey list and announced new initiatives targeting scam compounds and uneven virtual asset regulation.
PEPs & Sanctions
Crypto Continues to Flow Through Cambodian Casinos Despite Crackdown
02/11/2026
Despite regulatory crackdowns and US sanctions, casinos in Cambodia's Sihanoukville have received over USD 1 billion in crypto during 2026.
PEPs & Sanctions
Australia Urged to Shield FIs From US Sanctions on ICC
30/10/2026
An international law expert has called on the Australian government to publicly advise banks against overcompliance with US sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Sanctions North Korean IT Network Amid New Multilateral Push
29/10/2026
The US Treasury has sanctioned a network of North Korean IT workers and facilitators, coinciding with a new multilateral commitment to enforce sanctions.
Payments & Settlements
Nexus Advances Cross-Border Payments Platform with Pilot Set for 2027
28/10/2026
The network aims to connect domestic instant payment systems through a common scheme, reducing the need for separate bilateral arrangements.
Data Privacy
Hong Kong Privacy Watchdog Reviews Data Law for AI Era
28/10/2026
Hong Kong's PCPD is reviewing the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance to strengthen AI governance and prevent data breaches.
Structural Regulation
US PCAOB Visits China to Discuss Cooperation on Audit Oversight
28/10/2026
PCAOB Chairman Demetrios Logothetis met with Chinese regulators in Beijing to discuss cross-border audit cooperation and full access requirements.
Anti-Money Laundering
FCA Proposes to Update Financial Crime Guide for Crypto and Payments
27/10/2026
The UK regulator is consulting on revised financial crime guidance, detailing expectations for cryptoasset controls, fraud prevention, and sanctions compliance.
Cybersecurity
Regulators Must Balance Quantum Innovation with Global Coordination - Report
27/10/2026
New report says financial regulators must balance domestic competitiveness with international alignment as the industry transitions from quantum security to quantum advantage.
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