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
Hong Kong Advances Plan for Government-backed Tech Fund
24/04/2026
The new government-backed fund will require managers to allocate at least 25 percent of capital towards establishing production and manufacturing bases in the city.
Securities / Derivatives
China IPO Hopefuls Reconsider Offshore Listings Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
24/04/2026
Increased regulatory oversight of the VIE structure is forcing Chinese AI startups to reconsider their path to public markets in Hong Kong.
Sanctions
US Sanctions India-Based Firms in Sinaloa Cartel Crackdown
24/04/2026
The sanctions target a global precursor chemical network, putting FIs on notice over transactions with designated entities in India, Guatemala and Mexico.
AML / KYC
US Sanctions Cambodian Banks in Crackdown on Scam Networks
24/04/2026
A Cambodian senator, two banks, and dozens of associated entities have been sanctioned for links to cyber-fraud and human trafficking operations.
ESG / Sustainability
UK's BII Launches GBP 1.1 Billion Climate Fund for India, Southeast Asia
24/04/2026
The development finance institution aims to mobilise significant private capital to help close Asia’s vast climate finance gap and accelerate the energy transition.
Capital / Liquidity
Singapore’s MindForge AI Framework Adds ‘Governance Premium’ for Banks
23/04/2026
The initiative led by MAS aims to standardise AI governance and shield bank balance sheets from risks such as algorithmic drift and model miscalculations.
Securities / Derivatives
BIS Paper Highlights Systemic Risks from Fund Hedging Behaviour
23/04/2026
New BIS bulletin finds speculative currency hedging by equity funds can amplify market shocks, posing risks to financial stability.
Trending
ISSB to Develop Nature-related Guidance for Financial Disclosures
23/04/2026
The board will issue a Practice Statement to guide nature reporting, a move that follows significant pushback from sustainability leaders who advocated for a mandatory standard.
Securities / Derivatives
APAC ETF Growth Driven by Regulatory Tailwinds, Active Expansion - Report
23/04/2026
New State Street report highlights how regulation, product innovation and investor education are shaping a diverse and rapidly expanding ETF landscape.
Sanctions
US Issues New General Licence for Russia-Origin Oil Transactions
22/04/2026
The temporary authorisation allows for the sale and delivery of oil loaded by 17 April, replacing a previous licence that expired earlier in the month.
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