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
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
IESBA Eyes Global Culture Framework, Citing APAC's 'Leading Role'
30/01/2026
The global ethics standard-setter is developing a new framework for accounting firm culture, seeing Asia as a critical region for feedback.
Payments & Settlements
BIS Project Maps Path to Quantum-Ready, Scalable Payment Systems
30/01/2026
A new proof-of-concept explores a modular architecture to handle high volumes and future-proof financial market infrastructures against quantum threats.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Indian Bank Unions Strike Over Delayed Five-Day Week Approval
29/01/2026
Strike disrupts operations at public sector and regional rural banks as unions demand the government implement previously agreed-upon five-day work week.
Stablecoins
Korean Lawmakers to Submit Digital Asset Bill by 17 February
29/01/2026
The bill would set a KRW 5 billion capital floor for stablecoin issuers and proposes a stricter licensing regime for exchanges.
Anti-Money Laundering
Nasdaq-Listed Firm Laundered Billions for Asian Scam Groups - Report
29/01/2026
A CapitalWatch report alleges that US ad-tech firm AppLovin served as a "laundromat" for illicit funds from criminal networks in China and Cambodia.
Anti-Money Laundering
Illicit Crypto Flows Reached Record $158b in 2025 - Report
29/01/2026
Chinese-language escrow services processed over $100 bn, becoming a core settlement layer for cross-border illicit finance.
Clearing & Post-Trade
RBI, ESMA Sign Pact to End Dispute Over CCP Supervision
28/01/2026
The agreement allows Indian central counterparties to re-apply for EU recognition, resolving a long-standing impasse over regulatory oversight.
Cryptocurrency
UK to Extend Consumer Duty to Overseas Firms in Updated Crypto Rulebook
28/01/2026
The FCA has set a high bar for consumer protection and firm conduct, with authorisation mandatory by October 2027 for all providers.
Anti-Money Laundering
SFC Sets Feb 2026 Deadline for Migration to New STR Platform
27/01/2026
The regulator has mandated a transition to the new STREAMS 2 platform, detailing submission methods and a blackout period.
Stablecoins
Asia Needs More, Not Less, Regulation for Digital Finance, Policymakers Say
26/01/2026
International policymakers at the Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong debate the meaning of 'regulatory modernisation' for finance.
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