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
Fintech / Regtech
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.
Securities / Derivatives
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.
Securities / Derivatives
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.
Securities / Derivatives
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.
Securities / Derivatives
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
Securities / Derivatives
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.
Securities / Derivatives
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.
Securities / Derivatives
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.
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.
AML / KYC
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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