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
Capital / Liquidity
South Korea Forms Joint Support Body for Naphtha Imports
26/04/2026
New framework involving regulators, banks and the state trade insurer will fast-track letters of credit for petrochemical firms facing supply risks.
Capital / Liquidity
South Korea Passes Law to Toughen Debt Relief Screening
26/04/2026
Government-backed debt restructuring programmes will now screen applicants’ financial and virtual asset holdings to prevent moral hazard and ensure fairness.
Fintech / Regtech
South Korea Eases Network Separation Rules for SaaS Adoption
25/04/2026
Financial firms can now use cloud-based software in internal networks, provided they meet strict new security controls and do not handle sensitive personal data.
Crypto / Digital Assets
BIS Paper Calls for Bank-Like Prudential Rules for Crypto Intermediaries
24/04/2026
New paper highlights systemic risks from crypto firms acting as financial intermediaries and recommends comprehensive prudential oversight and cross-border cooperation.
Hong Kong Advances Plan for Government-backed Tech Fund
24/04/2026
The new government-backed fund will require managers to allocate at least 25 percent of capital towards establishing production and manufacturing bases in the city.
Securities / Derivatives
China IPO Hopefuls Reconsider Offshore Listings Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
24/04/2026
Increased regulatory oversight of the VIE structure is forcing Chinese AI startups to reconsider their path to public markets in Hong Kong.
Sanctions
US Sanctions India-Based Firms in Sinaloa Cartel Crackdown
24/04/2026
The sanctions target a global precursor chemical network, putting FIs on notice over transactions with designated entities in India, Guatemala and Mexico.
AML / KYC
US Sanctions Cambodian Banks in Crackdown on Scam Networks
24/04/2026
A Cambodian senator, two banks, and dozens of associated entities have been sanctioned for links to cyber-fraud and human trafficking operations.
ESG / Sustainability
UK's BII Launches GBP 1.1 Billion Climate Fund for India, Southeast Asia
24/04/2026
The development finance institution aims to mobilise significant private capital to help close Asia’s vast climate finance gap and accelerate the energy transition.
Capital / Liquidity
Singapore’s MindForge AI Framework Adds ‘Governance Premium’ for Banks
23/04/2026
The initiative led by MAS aims to standardise AI governance and shield bank balance sheets from risks such as algorithmic drift and model miscalculations.
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