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
AI Risk & Governance
Singapore’s MindForge AI Framework Adds ‘Governance Premium’ for Banks
23/04/2026
The initiative led by MAS aims to standardise AI governance and shield bank balance sheets from risks such as algorithmic drift and model miscalculations.
Emerging Prudential Risks
BIS Paper Highlights Systemic Risks from Fund Hedging Behaviour
23/04/2026
New BIS bulletin finds speculative currency hedging by equity funds can amplify market shocks, posing risks to financial stability.
Nature & Biodiversity
ISSB to Develop Nature-related Guidance for Financial Disclosures
23/04/2026
The board will issue a Practice Statement to guide nature reporting, a move that follows significant pushback from sustainability leaders who advocated for a mandatory standard.
Trading & Investment
APAC ETF Growth Driven by Regulatory Tailwinds, Active Expansion - Report
23/04/2026
New State Street report highlights how regulation, product innovation and investor education are shaping a diverse and rapidly expanding ETF landscape.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Issues New General Licence for Russia-Origin Oil Transactions
22/04/2026
The temporary authorisation allows for the sale and delivery of oil loaded by 17 April, replacing a previous licence that expired earlier in the month.
Cybersecurity
NEC Launches Shared Cybersecurity Centre for Japan's Regional Banks
22/04/2026
The initiative aims to help smaller FIs address rising cyber threats, talent shortages, and regulatory demands through a collaborative framework and shared services.
Emerging Prudential Risks
New BOK Chief Signals Major Overhaul of Stability, FX Frameworks
22/04/2026
Shin Hyun-song has outlined a new policy direction focused on a wider financial stability role, won internationalisation, and digital currency innovation.
Tokenisation
Japan Launches Trial to Tokenise Government Bonds for Collateral
22/04/2026
A consortium including Mizuho, Nomura and JSCC will test the use of tokenised collateral on the Canton Network.
Cybersecurity
BOJ Paper Urges Adoption of Stricter Open API Security Standards
22/04/2026
Research paper recommends financial firms look beyond the FAPI 2.0 baseline, incorporating tougher overseas measures to bolster open finance security.
Anti-Money Laundering
Indonesia to Bolster Use of Non-Conviction Forfeiture Against Cybercrime
22/04/2026
The FIU has highlighted the tool as key to tackling an "enforcement gap" amid rising online fraud and hacking.
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