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
ESG / Sustainability
IEEFA Urges Policy Action to Fill Southeast Asia's Adaptation Finance Gap
12/02/2026
Report says clearer rules for green finance and strategic use of capital markets are vital for the region's climate resilience.
Securities / Derivatives
ISDA, FIA Call for Tougher Rules in CPMI-IOSCO Business Risk Guidance
12/02/2026
In contrast to CCPs, ISDA and FIA are urging global regulators to adopt more prescriptive rules for FMI business losses.
ESG / Sustainability
APAC Anti-Corruption Efforts Stall, Transparency International Warns
12/02/2026
The 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index shows a stagnant regional average, with declining scores in established democracies.
Securities / Derivatives
ISDA Urges EMDEs to Develop Interest Rate Derivative Markets
12/02/2026
New paper argues that robust interest rate derivative markets are crucial for financial stability and economic development in EMDEs
Enforcement
UK FCA Files Lawsuit Against Asia-Linked Crypto Major HTX
12/02/2026
HTX, formerly known as Huobi, which has deep roots in Asia, is accused of breaching financial promotion rules that came into effect in October 2023.
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
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