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
Securities / Derivatives
Korea Passes Landmark Law Mandating Treasury Share Cancellation
26/02/2026
The new law, part of a push to tackle the 'Korea discount', passed amid opposition and will be followed by further reforms targeting tax and shareholder rights.
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong Budget Targets Digital Assets, Financial Hub Status
26/02/2026
The city's latest budget includes a new tokenised bond platform and enhanced capital and enforcement rules for financial firms.
Bangladesh Bank Governor Abruptly Replaced, Sparking Independence Concerns
26/02/2026
The appointment of a businessman with political ties to lead the central bank has drawn sharp criticism from economists.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea FSS Urges Foreign Firms to Actively Support Capital Market Reforms
25/02/2026
Regulator seeks cooperation on MSCI bid and consumer protection. CEOs push for improved market access and alignment with global standards.
Sanctions
China Imposes Export Controls on Japanese Defence and Industrial Firms
25/02/2026
China has blacklisted 20 entities and put 20 more on a watch list, escalating a diplomatic row with Japan over Taiwan.
Sanctions
Binance Facing US Probe After Reports of Iran-Linked Transactions
25/02/2026
Binance is fighting "defamatory" media reports while facing a new US Senate inquiry into its compliance and alleged ties to sanctioned entities.
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.
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