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
Tokenisation
AFME Outlines DLT Vision with Implications for Global Rule-Making
01/05/2026
New paper from the Association for Financial Markets in Europe details a vision for DLT-based capital markets, offering insights for global policymakers.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
New Judicial Guidance on Anti-Corruption Take Effect in China
01/05/2026
The judicial guidance lowers criminal thresholds for private sector bribery and targets increasingly sophisticated corruption schemes.
Reporting & Disclosures
Korea Reaffirms ESG Disclosure Push, Cites Global Alignment for Delays
01/05/2026
Korea's revised roadmap for mandatory sustainability reporting aims to balance investor demands against corporate readiness and international developments.
Trading & Investment
China Policy, Financial Links Now Key to RMB Growth: BIS Paper
01/05/2026
New paper finds policy tools like investor licences are more effective than trade for promoting the renminbi's global use.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Digital Innovation Poses Risks to Consumer Financial Health: BIS Paper
01/05/2026
New paper warns that the benefits of digital finance are emerging alongside new vulnerabilities, highlighting the crucial role of regulators.
Data Privacy
China Overhauls Rules for Online Fundraising, Banning Commercial Ads
30/04/2026
New measures introduce stricter governance, operational requirements, and data retention rules for platforms facilitating charitable donations and personal appeals.
Clearing & Post-Trade
ISDA Survey: Margin for Non-Cleared Derivatives Hits USD 1.6 Trillion
30/04/2026
The total amount of margin collected by leading firms rose 9.3 percent in 2025, with a notable shift away from cash toward other securities as collateral.
Trading & Investment
FIA Urges Osaka Exchange to Revise Options Settlement Method
30/04/2026
FIA has called for changes to settlement pricing and scope in its response to a consultation on new Nikkei 225 Mini Options.
Resolution & Recovery
FSB Finalises Guidance for Identifying Systemically Important Insurers
30/04/2026
New framework outlines six criteria and specific triggers for applying recovery and resolution planning requirements, replacing the previous global systemically important insurer designations.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Targets Iran ‘Shadow Banking’ Network, Sanctions HK Firms
29/04/2026
The action designates 35 entities and individuals, including several in Hong Kong, and warns financial institutions of risks tied to Chinese refineries.
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