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
Emerging Prudential Risks
IMF Urges Stronger Macroprudential Focus amid Emerging Digital and NBFI Risks
06/10/2026
The IMF is calling on policymakers to enhance systemic risk monitoring, citing data gaps in digital assets and non-bank financial institutions.
Operational Risk
BCBS Advances AI, Crypto and Disclosure Rules at Indonesia Meetings
06/10/2026
Global banking supervisors convened in Indonesia to address emerging risks from AI, cryptoassets, and non-bank financial institutions.
Reporting & Disclosures
UK FCA Abandons Mandatory Climate Disclosures for Listed Companies
06/10/2026
The FCA has dropped plans to force listed companies to adopt mandatory climate reporting, citing implementation costs and competitiveness concerns.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Senate Report Flags Tether In Iranian Sanctions Evasion
06/10/2026
A US Senate investigation reveals that 84 percent of sanctioned Iran-linked crypto wallets used Tether, prompting calls for regulatory action.
Anti-Money Laundering
IMF Urges Macau to Strengthen Supervision and AML Frameworks
06/10/2026
The IMF has called on Macau to enhance risk-based supervision, tighten NBFI oversight, and sustain AML/CFT enforcement.
Payments & Settlements
Fed Governor Addresses the Impact of AI Agents on Payments
05/10/2026
Speaking at Sibos, Christopher Waller outlined how AI and agentic commerce could reshape global payment systems and cybersecurity.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Philippines Strengthening Coordination on Anti-Scam Efforts, says GASA
05/10/2026
The Philippines is working to establish a unified anti-scam centre to combat rising digital wallet fraud.
Cryptocurrency
UK FCA Opens Authorisation Gateway for New Crypto Regime
05/10/2026
The FCA has opened its authorisation window for cryptoasset firms ahead of the new regime coming into force on 25 October 2027.
IMF Outlines Policy Priorities for Tokenisation and AI in Payments
04/10/2026
Dan Katz said clear legal treatment of tokens, sound stablecoin backing and cyber resilience should anchor the policy response as AI agents take on more payment activity.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Targets APAC Firms In Sweeping Iran Sanctions Crackdown
02/10/2026
The US has sanctioned multiple Asia-based entities and issued new FinCEN rules targeting a Russian-linked shadow banking network.
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