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
Sanctions
NZ, UK, Canada Target Russian 'Shadow Fleet' with New Sanctions
25/02/2026
Coordinated measures target oil revenues and financial networks, with New Zealand designating 100 vessels and the UK sanctioning a New Zealand-based insurer.
Fintech / Regtech
Bank of Korea Pushes for Bank-Only Won Stablecoin Model
25/02/2026
Citing recent exchange failures and systemic risk, BOK has urged lawmakers to limit initial stablecoin issuance to licensed banks.
Market Infrastructure
Stablecoin Growth Fuels FX Volatility in Emerging Markets: HKMA Study
25/02/2026
New research paper finds a direct link between USD stablecoin flows and exchange rate volatility, prompting calls for stricter regulation.
Fintech / Regtech
FATF Sounds Alarm on 'Widespread and Damaging' Cyber-Enabled Fraud
25/02/2026
New report highlights the escalating money laundering risks from digital fraud, citing a surge in cases in jurisdictions like Singapore.
Sanctions
Cambodia Orders Panda Bank Liquidation Amid Illicit Finance Links
25/02/2026
The move follows the bank's deteriorating finances and reports linking it to a US-sanctioned firm accused of laundering billions for scam networks.
Sanctions
Australia Sanctions Russian Crypto Firms as EU Package Stalls
24/02/2026
Australia's measures designate several virtual asset service providers, while in Europe, Hungary has vetoed the EU’s 20th sanctions package.
Capital / Liquidity
FSB Seeks Feedback for Review of Bank Resolution Backstops
24/02/2026
The FSB's review will assess members’ progress on implementing last-resort funding mechanisms designed to ensure orderly bank resolutions without taxpayer loss.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Tether to Wind Down Offshore Yuan Stablecoin, Citing 'Limited Demand'
24/02/2026
The move to discontinue the CNH₮ token follows a renewed ban on stablecoins by Chinese authorities, though the company cited low user adoption for the decision.
Sanctions
Australian Sanctions on Russia Undermined by 'Blood Oil', Asset Loopholes
24/02/2026
A parliamentary inquiry has heard that loopholes for refined oil and hidden assets, plus weak enforcement, are undermining the sanctions.
Securities / Derivatives
CME Group Confirms 29 May Launch for 24/7 Crypto Trading
23/02/2026
Giovanni Vicioso says the launch is a direct response to client demand for weekend risk management and increasing activity from APAC participants.
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