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
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Philippines Scam Losses Hit $4.5bn, Spotlight on New AFASA Act
24/11/2025
New report reveals financial losses from scams and highlights the critical role of a pending anti-fraud law for financial institutions.
Anti-Money Laundering
AML/CFT Officials Discuss FATF Work to Promote Financial Inclusion
24/11/2025
The FATF is encouraging simplified measures for low-risk customers and clarifying that over-compliance is counterproductive.
Liquidity Risk
Central Bank Liquidity Support Can Exacerbate Crises: BIS Paper
24/11/2025
Researchers find the prospect of underpriced public backstops crowds out private insurance markets and encourages risky overinvestment by banks.
Structural Regulation
Australia Moving Ahead with Reforms to Insolvency Framework, Official Confirms
23/11/2025
The government is proceeding with changes to bankruptcy rules and targeting system misuse to support business renewal and responsible risk-taking.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Imposes Sanctions on Iran Oil Network Including India Targets
23/11/2025
The targets include Mumbai-based RN Ship Management Private Limited and its two leaders over shipments of Iranian oil.
Payments & Settlements
Australia Releases Findings from Payments Infrastructure Consultation
21/11/2025
The consultation revealed calls for enforceable standards, clear fraud liability, and stronger governance before legacy payment systems are retired.
AI Risk & Governance
Dubai Regulator Flags Asia Trade, AI Governance as Key Priorities
21/11/2025
DFSA’s Justin Baldacchino highlights increasing focus on new Asia-MENA trade corridors and the rising use of AI among regulated entities.
Capital Adequacy
OMFIF Report: Flawed Basel Rules Hinder Bank Adoption of Public Blockchains
21/11/2025
A global working group calls on regulators to abandon prescriptive architectural rules for blockchain and instead adopt a 'function over form' approach.
CBDCs
IMF Report: CBDC Competitive Impact Hinges on Market Structures
21/11/2025
New paper offers a framework for central banks, finding a CBDC's effect varies from high in unregulated markets to limited where public payment systems exist.
CBDCs
BIS Report Spotlights APAC’s Influence on Global Fintech Policy
20/11/2025
A six-year review led by the BIS Hong Kong Hub shows how presidencies in India and Indonesia shaped regulatory priorities.
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