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 Urges Deeper Public-Private Data Sharing to Fight Financial Crime
09/07/2026
New FATF report highlights the growing use of partnerships to combat illicit finance, calling on jurisdictions to overcome legal and data privacy hurdles.
Emerging Prudential Risks
BIS, HKMA Unveil Project to Map Global Value Chain Complexities
09/07/2026
New proof-of-concept dashboard uses granular firm-level data to help central banks monitor inflation, growth and financial stability risks from supply chains.
Reporting & Disclosures
EU Eases ESG Reporting Burden for Asset Managers
08/07/2026
The revised standards cut reporting datapoints by over 60 percent, but critics have warned the changes could create a 'significant blind spot'.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Revokes Iran Oil Licence After Hormuz Tanker Attacks
08/07/2026
The US has rescinded a temporary waiver for Iranian oil sales, citing "unacceptable" attacks on vessels and causing crude prices to surge.
Anti-Money Laundering
US Fed Proposes Risk-Based Overhaul of AML/CFT Rules
08/07/2026
Standfirst: The proposal aligns with the AML Act of 2020, focusing on risk-based resource allocation, but a new enforcement standard has drawn dissent from a governor.
Cybersecurity
EU Unveils Action Plan To Counter AI Cybersecurity Risks
08/07/2026
The plan focuses on implementing existing rules like the AI Act and DORA, as the ECB separately gives banks four months to report on AI cyber threats.
Trading & Investment
Hong Kong Officials Detail Next Steps for FIC Hub Ambition
07/07/2026
Officials discussed new platforms, expanded quotas, and enhanced risk management tools to implement the city's fixed income and currency roadmap.
Clearing & Post-Trade
PBOC Unveils Measures to Boost Hong Kong's RMB Hub Status
07/07/2026
The PBOC has announced expanded quotas, new platforms, and enhanced risk management tools to deepen financial connectivity with Hong Kong.
AI Risk & Governance
Landmark Review Urges UK FCA to Adopt AI-Enabled Supervision
07/07/2026
The review calls for a new supervisory model and a perimeter review to manage systemic risks from AI-driven finance.
Custody & Infrastructure
Crypto Middleware Tools May Require FMI-Like Oversight: BIS
07/07/2026
New BIS paper warns that tools meant to fix blockchain fragmentation are creating new systemic risks requiring scrutiny.
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