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
Reporting & Disclosures
EU Eases ESG Reporting Burden for Asset Managers
08/07/2026
The revised standards cut reporting datapoints by over 60 percent, but critics have warned the changes could create a 'significant blind spot'.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Revokes Iran Oil Licence After Hormuz Tanker Attacks
08/07/2026
The US has rescinded a temporary waiver for Iranian oil sales, citing "unacceptable" attacks on vessels and causing crude prices to surge.
Anti-Money Laundering
US Fed Proposes Risk-Based Overhaul of AML/CFT Rules
08/07/2026
Standfirst: The proposal aligns with the AML Act of 2020, focusing on risk-based resource allocation, but a new enforcement standard has drawn dissent from a governor.
Cybersecurity
EU Unveils Action Plan To Counter AI Cybersecurity Risks
08/07/2026
The plan focuses on implementing existing rules like the AI Act and DORA, as the ECB separately gives banks four months to report on AI cyber threats.
Trading & Investment
Hong Kong Officials Detail Next Steps for FIC Hub Ambition
07/07/2026
Officials discussed new platforms, expanded quotas, and enhanced risk management tools to implement the city's fixed income and currency roadmap.
Clearing & Post-Trade
PBOC Unveils Measures to Boost Hong Kong's RMB Hub Status
07/07/2026
The PBOC has announced expanded quotas, new platforms, and enhanced risk management tools to deepen financial connectivity with Hong Kong.
AI Risk & Governance
Landmark Review Urges UK FCA to Adopt AI-Enabled Supervision
07/07/2026
The review calls for a new supervisory model and a perimeter review to manage systemic risks from AI-driven finance.
Custody & Infrastructure
Crypto Middleware Tools May Require FMI-Like Oversight: BIS
07/07/2026
New BIS paper warns that tools meant to fix blockchain fragmentation are creating new systemic risks requiring scrutiny.
Structural Regulation
ESMA Proposes Framework to Overhaul EU Transaction Reporting
07/07/2026
The plan aims to create a single, integrated reporting model across MiFIR, EMIR and SFTR, promising significant cost savings and global alignment.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Australia Plans Misconduct Register to Combat Mortgage Fraud
07/07/2026
The AFCE is developing a portal to track non-compliant mortgage brokers as the country grapples with billions in suspected loan fraud.
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