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
Cryptocurrency
Korean Regulator Concludes Probe into Bithumb 'Ghost Coin' Incident
12/03/2026
The FSS has concluded its probe into the exchange's internal control failures, which allowed a payout far exceeding its holdings.
Stablecoins
Japan FSA Prioritises Real-World Use Cases to Guide Digital Asset Rule-Making
12/03/2026
A senior official outlined Japan's focus on fostering real-world applications for stablecoins and tokenised assets while seeking global consensus on DeFi.
Operational Risk
BOJ Sets Bank Examination Priorities for Fiscal 2026
12/03/2026
BOJ to scrutinise financial institutions' business models, governance, and management of credit, market and operational risks.
Credit Risk
Data Centre Boom is Reshaping APAC Loan Markets: APLMA
12/03/2026
New whitepaper details the rapid growth, innovative financing, and significant regulatory and credit risks facing Asia's data centre sector.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Meta, Global Police Disrupt Asian Scam Networks; New AI Tools Rolled Out
12/03/2026
As new AI-powered anti-scam features are deployed, a joint operation has led to 21 arrests in Thailand and the removal of over 150,000 accounts from Meta's platforms.
Anti-Money Laundering
New FATF Report Calls for Crackdown on Offshore Crypto Providers
12/03/2026
New report outlines risks from offshore crypto firms and calls for coordinated global action from regulators and financial institutions.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Fed Lifts Enforcement Actions Against ICBC and StanChart
12/03/2026
The Fed has terminated long-standing orders related to sanctions compliance, internal controls, and unauthorised data disclosure at the two major banks.
Trading & Investment
APAC Securities Lending Shaped by Complex Local Regulation - Report
11/03/2026
New report details how unique rules in Hong Kong, Japan, and Australia create a complex operational and regulatory landscape for securities finance.
Cryptocurrency
Blockchain Economics Drive Inevitable Monetary Fragmentation: BIS Paper
11/03/2026
New BIS paper argues that the core design of public blockchains structurally undermines money's network effects.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
UK Unveils Global Fraud Crackdown With Focus on Asian Scam Hubs
11/03/2026
New strategy includes a GBP 250 million investment, partnerships with Vietnam and India, and new crypto and payment regulations.
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