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
Anti-Money Laundering
Korea Launches AML Crackdown Targeting VCs, Cross-Border Payments
18/03/2026
Regulators have announced coordinated inspection plans and a new public-private partnership to combat money laundering through emerging financial channels.
Trading & Investment
South Korea Delays Launch of Extended Stock Trading Hours
18/03/2026
Korea Exchange has postponed its new pre- and after-market sessions to September following industry calls for more system testing.
Resolution & Recovery
Japan Updates SME Revitalisation Rules, Emphasises Proactive Role for FIs
18/03/2026
The update encourages early action on business succession and M&A, and calls on financial institutions to be more proactive in supporting distressed firms.
AI Risk & Governance
BIS Unveils BISTRO, an AI-Powered Forecasting Tool for Macroeconomics
18/03/2026
The new model, inspired by LLMs, aims to provide a low-cost, flexible tool for central banks and policymakers to conduct scenario analysis.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Global Fraud Summit Launches Taskforce Targeting Southeast Asian Scam Hubs
18/03/2026
New INTERPOL taskforce and public-private partnerships aim to disrupt transnational fraud networks, with a focus on the APAC region.
Anti-Money Laundering
AUSTRAC CEO Details 'Systemic' AML Failings in Gambling Sector
18/03/2026
Brendan Thomas called out recurring AML/CTF weaknesses and outlined AUSTRAC's expectations ahead of major legislative reforms.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
SEBI to Overhaul Adviser Rules Amid Rise of 'Finfluencers'
17/03/2026
SEBI plans a digital platform, a new penalty framework, and a review of distributor rules to combat a decline in registered advisers.
PEPs & Sanctions
HKMA Urges Firms to Enhance Sanctions Screening Systems, Adopt AI
17/03/2026
Thematic review found systems generally meet expectations. HKMA has highlighted good practices in governance, testing, and technology.
Anti-Money Laundering
KoFIU Imposes Six-Month Suspension, KRW 36.8 Billion Fine on Bithumb
17/03/2026
The crypto exchange was penalised for millions of AML breaches, including transactions with unregistered overseas virtual asset service providers.
Capital Adequacy
ISDA Urges Global Overhaul of Securities Financing Rules
17/03/2026
New paper calls for harmonised capital, liquidity and netting rules to reduce systemic risk and support market functioning.
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