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
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Indonesian Agritech Founder Jailed in USD 300 Million Fraud Case
03/05/2026
The verdict concludes a high-profile scandal that has triggered widespread scrutiny over due diligence standards in Southeast Asia’s venture capital markets.
Credit Risk
HKMA Proposes Overhaul of Credit Card, Strategic and Reputational Risk Rules
03/05/2026
HKMA proposes updates to address modern payment ecosystems, new financial products, and align with the latest international risk management standards.
Tokenisation
AFME Outlines DLT Vision with Implications for Global Rule-Making
01/05/2026
New paper from the Association for Financial Markets in Europe details a vision for DLT-based capital markets, offering insights for global policymakers.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
New Judicial Guidance on Anti-Corruption Take Effect in China
01/05/2026
The judicial guidance lowers criminal thresholds for private sector bribery and targets increasingly sophisticated corruption schemes.
Reporting & Disclosures
Korea Reaffirms ESG Disclosure Push, Cites Global Alignment for Delays
01/05/2026
Korea's revised roadmap for mandatory sustainability reporting aims to balance investor demands against corporate readiness and international developments.
Trading & Investment
China Policy, Financial Links Now Key to RMB Growth: BIS Paper
01/05/2026
New paper finds policy tools like investor licences are more effective than trade for promoting the renminbi's global use.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Digital Innovation Poses Risks to Consumer Financial Health: BIS Paper
01/05/2026
New paper warns that the benefits of digital finance are emerging alongside new vulnerabilities, highlighting the crucial role of regulators.
Data Privacy
China Overhauls Rules for Online Fundraising, Banning Commercial Ads
30/04/2026
New measures introduce stricter governance, operational requirements, and data retention rules for platforms facilitating charitable donations and personal appeals.
Clearing & Post-Trade
ISDA Survey: Margin for Non-Cleared Derivatives Hits USD 1.6 Trillion
30/04/2026
The total amount of margin collected by leading firms rose 9.3 percent in 2025, with a notable shift away from cash toward other securities as collateral.
Trading & Investment
FIA Urges Osaka Exchange to Revise Options Settlement Method
30/04/2026
FIA has called for changes to settlement pricing and scope in its response to a consultation on new Nikkei 225 Mini Options.
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