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
PEPs & Sanctions
Australia Imposes New Russia Sanctions, Signs Security Pact With Ukraine
28/09/2026
The Australian government has designated over 100 additional Russian entities, banks, and vessels, while pledging AUD 60 million in new support to Ukraine.
Emerging Prudential Risks
AMRO Examines Uneven Credit Risks of Different Climate Policy Pathways
28/09/2026
New AMRO report highlights how different climate transition pathways will unevenly impact corporate credit risks across ASEAN+3 economies.
AI Risk & Governance
AI Chatbots Provide Incorrect Financial Responses Most of the Time - Report
27/09/2026
UK study reveals mainstream AI models fail most financial queries, highlighting the need for regulatory guardrails to protect consumers.
Anti-Money Laundering
UK FCA Calls on Financial Firms to Strengthen Money Mule Controls
26/09/2026
The FCA has urged financial institutions to enhance detection systems as criminals increasingly exploit multi-layered account networks.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
ASEAN Proposes Anti-Scam Code As Regional Crackdown Intensifies
25/09/2026
Singapore has proposed a new ASEAN code of practice for online platforms to combat a global scam epidemic that cost an estimated USD 442 billion in 2025.
Stablecoins
ECB Urges MiCA Overhaul to Shield Banks and Curb Stablecoin Yields
25/09/2026
The ECB has recommended removing mandatory bank deposit rules for stablecoin reserves and expanding bans on interest-bearing crypto products.
Payments & Settlements
ASEAN and UK Deepen Financial and Regulatory Cooperation
25/09/2026
ASEAN and the UK have committed to enhancing regulatory frameworks, cross-border payments, and sustainable finance to bolster economic resilience.
Anti-Money Laundering
Malaysia: NFCC Director General Urges Integration of Fraud and AML Controls
24/09/2026
Dato’ Sri Shamshun Baharin bin Mohd Jamil calls on FIs to merge their fraud and money laundering defences immediately.
Clearing & Post-Trade
APAC Firms Lag In US Treasury Clearing Preparations - Report
23/09/2026
Despite high overall confidence, only a fraction of FIs are fully prepared for mandatory US Treasury clearing, with APAC firms significantly behind.
Emerging Prudential Risks
IMF, World Bank Revamp Debt Sustainability Framework for LICs
23/09/2026
The revised framework introduces new modules for domestic debt risks and climate adaptation to address a more complex financing environment.
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