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
Anti-Money Laundering
FATF Adopts First Mutual Evaluation Reports Under New Methodology
27/10/2025
The FATF also removed four countries from the 'grey list' and adopted new guidance on asset recovery and emerging risks from AI and deepfakes.
Sustainable Finance
Hong Kong Investors Demand New MPF Products, More Advice
27/10/2025
An HKIFA survey reveals strong demand for sustainable and crypto funds, while highlighting a significant gap in professional retirement planning advice.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
UN Convention on Cybercrime Signed by 65 Nations
27/10/2025
The pact aims to streamline cross-border data sharing and fight digital crime, but critics warn it could enable transnational repression and harm cybersecurity.
Clearing & Post-Trade
Global Trade Bodies Urge EU to Delay Third-Country CCP Reporting Rule
26/10/2025
Associations warn the EMIR 3.0 requirement is premature and creates a complex, costly compliance burden for firms globally.
Trading & Investment
Osaka Exchange to Launch 'Pocket' Futures to Broaden Investor Base
26/10/2025
The new gold and platinum contracts, launching in 2026, are designed with smaller units and simpler structures to attract new participants.
Market Data & Technology
RBI Proposes Mandatory UTI for OTC Derivatives from April 2026
24/10/2025
The proposal aims to enhance market transparency and align with global standards for reporting over-the-counter derivative transactions.
AI Risk & Governance
China to Overhaul Cybersecurity Law to Regulate AI Safety and Ethics
24/10/2025
The proposed amendment adds a framework for AI, seeking to balance innovation with security, risk monitoring, and improved ethical standards.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Korea Forms 9-Nation Alliance to Dismantle Financial Scam Hubs
24/10/2025
The 'Breaking Chains' operation will target virtual asset fraud and voice phishing syndicates based in Southeast Asia, with Interpol also participating.
Stablecoins
FSB Warns of Stability Risks in Multi-Jurisdiction Stablecoin Models
24/10/2025
Issuers operating across borders create liquidity mismatches and regulatory arbitrage risks, highlighting the need for strong cross-border supervisory cooperation.
Data Privacy
RBI Staff Propose Expanded Data Quality Index for Banks
24/10/2025
The proposed model moves beyond supervision to cover all regulatory data, introducing new dimensions like credibility and specific calculation formulas.
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