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
Reporting & Disclosures
Japan FSA Targets Deficiencies in Sustainability, Governance Disclosures
30/03/2026
FSA annual review identifies persistent and new shortcomings in corporate reporting, focusing on substance over form in key areas.
Credit Risk
Japan Directs Banks to Provide Flexible Financing Amid Mideast Tensions
30/03/2026
The request follows a high-level meeting between government ministers and financial industry leaders to address potential financing disruptions for businesses.
Stablecoins
Stablecoin Flows Pose Risks to FX Markets and Financial Stability: BIS Paper
30/03/2026
New paper finds stablecoin demand can depreciate local currencies and raise dollar funding costs, posing risks to financial stability.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Former CSRC Issuance Chief Faces Prosecution Over Bribery Allegations
29/03/2026
Former head of China's stock issuance review committee has been referred for prosecution over serious duty-related crimes.
Emerging Prudential Risks
BOK Flags Stability Risks from Geopolitics, Domestic Vulnerabilities
27/03/2026
BOK has assessed the financial system as stable but warns of latent risks from market volatility and structural weaknesses.
AI Risk & Governance
BIS Paper Urges Clearer Supervisory Guidance on AI Data Risks
27/03/2026
New paper highlights growing data risks from AI in finance, calling for tailored supervisory guidance on governance, quality, security and privacy
Payments & Settlements
Australia's A2A Payments Vision Nears Release, Roadmap Set for Year-End
27/03/2026
Industry roundtable has confirmed a draft vision for public consultation in April and a full industry roadmap by end-2026.
Stablecoins
Tether Engages Big Four Firm for First Full Financial Audit
27/03/2026
The move follows years of scrutiny and signals a major shift from periodic attestations as global regulatory pressure on stablecoins mounts.
Operational Risk
Korea FSS Signals 'Zero-Tolerance' Shift to 'Pre-emptive' Supervision
27/03/2026
The FSS is moving from post-incident sanctions to a preventive framework with a focus on consumer protection and systemic risk.
Structural Regulation
Indonesia: New OJK Leadership Pledges to Restore Investor Confidence
27/03/2026
The new leadership is prioritising integrated supervision and licensing as well as restoring investor confidence after recent market turmoil.
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