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
FIX Offers Recommendations to Strengthen Singapore’s AI Risk Rules
11/02/2026
FIX proposes ten key recommendations for regulating AI, calling for greater board accountability, new systemic risk tests, and a clearer definition of "material change" for AI models.
Structural Regulation
Indonesia Fast-Tracks Market Reforms, Starts Search for New OJK Leaders
11/02/2026
New rules on free float and transparency are being fast-tracked as a selection panel is formed to fill vacant OJK leadership roles.
Clearing & Post-Trade
Pakistan Capital Market Adopts Faster T+1 Settlement Cycle
11/02/2026
The move shortens the trade settlement period from two days, aiming to reduce risk, boost liquidity, and align with global standards.
Climate Risk
ISDA Adapts NGFS Climate Scenarios for Trading Books
11/02/2026
ISDA has translated NGFS short-term scenarios into market shocks but notes they are less severe than supervisory stress tests.
Reporting & Disclosures
ICMA Urges EU to Adopt Global View in SFDR 2.0 for APAC Interoperability
11/02/2026
ICMA has called for the recognition of international standards to ensure the EU's new fund rules support cross-border investment
Trading & Investment
ISDA Urges India to Permit Onshore OTC Commodity Derivatives
11/02/2026
ISDA says move would help firms manage risk and give regulators better oversight, recommends phased legal and regulatory reforms.
Clearing & Post-Trade
Hong Kong Move to T+1 Not a Main Priority for Market Participants
11/02/2026
While a shorter settlement cycle could attract mainland investors, market participants want HKEX to prioritise Stock Connect enhancements.
Structural Regulation
Australia Urged to Mandate LEI Renewals to Safeguard Data Integrity
10/02/2026
An industry leader calls for stronger regulatory enforcement to ensure data quality as the LEI's use expands beyond derivative reporting.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Targets Chinese, Indian Firms in Iran 'Shadow Fleet' Sanctions
10/02/2026
The measures name 15 entities and 14 vessels, including shipping managers in Hong Kong, mainland China, and India, for facilitating illicit trade.
Anti-Money Laundering
Australian Banks Seek to Limit AUSTRAC's Proposed Product Ban Powers
10/02/2026
The ABA has called for the new AML intervention powers to be restricted to high-risk sectors like crypto, not established banks
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