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
Structural Regulation
KRX to Reward Firms Adopting Advanced Dividend Procedures
30/03/2026
Companies that reform their dividend process to enhance predictability for investors will receive incentives under the 'Corporate Value-up' programme.
Payments & Settlements
New 2FA Framework for Digital Payments Set to Take Effect in India
30/03/2026
The new rules, effective 1 April 2026, shift liability for fraud to financial institutions and move away from a sole reliance on OTPs.
Reporting & Disclosures
Japan FSA Targets Deficiencies in Sustainability, Governance Disclosures
30/03/2026
FSA annual review identifies persistent and new shortcomings in corporate reporting, focusing on substance over form in key areas.
Credit Risk
Japan Directs Banks to Provide Flexible Financing Amid Mideast Tensions
30/03/2026
The request follows a high-level meeting between government ministers and financial industry leaders to address potential financing disruptions for businesses.
Stablecoins
Stablecoin Flows Pose Risks to FX Markets and Financial Stability: BIS Paper
30/03/2026
New paper finds stablecoin demand can depreciate local currencies and raise dollar funding costs, posing risks to financial stability.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Former CSRC Issuance Chief Faces Prosecution Over Bribery Allegations
29/03/2026
Former head of China's stock issuance review committee has been referred for prosecution over serious duty-related crimes.
Emerging Prudential Risks
BOK Flags Stability Risks from Geopolitics, Domestic Vulnerabilities
27/03/2026
BOK has assessed the financial system as stable but warns of latent risks from market volatility and structural weaknesses.
AI Risk & Governance
BIS Paper Urges Clearer Supervisory Guidance on AI Data Risks
27/03/2026
New paper highlights growing data risks from AI in finance, calling for tailored supervisory guidance on governance, quality, security and privacy
Payments & Settlements
Australia's A2A Payments Vision Nears Release, Roadmap Set for Year-End
27/03/2026
Industry roundtable has confirmed a draft vision for public consultation in April and a full industry roadmap by end-2026.
Stablecoins
Tether Engages Big Four Firm for First Full Financial Audit
27/03/2026
The move follows years of scrutiny and signals a major shift from periodic attestations as global regulatory pressure on stablecoins mounts.
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