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
Trading & Investment
IOSCO Takes Stock of Risks Associated With Extended Trading Hours
25/05/2026
New report finds extended hours sessions are characterised by lower liquidity and wider spreads, posing risks to market integrity and operational resilience.
Structural Regulation
China Launches Action Plan to Bolster Private Sector Protections
24/05/2026
The plan focuses on improving financing access, ensuring fair competition, and strengthening legal frameworks for private enterprises in the country.
Trade Based Money Laundering
Indonesia Decision to Centralise Commodity Exports Rattles Investors
24/05/2026
A new state-owned enterprise will control key exports, a move the government says will curb tax evasion but which has sparked fears of a monopoly and roiled markets.
Structural Regulation
UK to Relax Post-GFC Ring-Fencing Rules for Banks
23/05/2026
The UK government plans to ease key 2008 crisis-era regulations, aiming to unlock GBP 80 billion in lending despite financial stability warnings.
Emerging Prudential Risks
Basel Committee to Provide Updates on Crypto, Liquidity Reviews
23/05/2026
The BCBS is progressing its review of crypto-asset standards and considering updates to its liquidity risk principles.
Cryptocurrency
Industry Bodies Urge MAS to Refine Crypto-Asset Framework
22/05/2026
ISDA and ASIFMA have called for the removal of exposure caps and further clarifications on proposed rules for crypto-assets on permissionless blockchains.
Tokenisation
BOJ Signals Exploration of Tokenised Deposits Alongside CBDC
22/05/2026
BOJ's Himino Ryozo outlined the central bank's multi-faceted approach to digital money, including a new exploration into tokenised deposits settled with tokenised central bank reserves.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Extends Russian Oil Waiver With New Rationale Targeting China
22/05/2026
US Treasury issued a further 30-day extension for a sanctions waiver on Russian oil, citing a new goal of diverting crude from China to other nations.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Sanctions Iranian 'Shadow' Financial and Shipping Networks
22/05/2026
The US has targeted over 50 entities, including a major currency exchange and 19 vessels, warning foreign firms of secondary sanctions risk.
Stablecoins
Tether Preparing to Enter South Korean Stablecoin Market - Reports
22/05/2026
Tether has filed multiple new trademark applications in South Korea, signalling plans to establish a local business presence in the country.
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