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
Fintech / Regtech
Apple in Talks with Indian Banks for Mid-2026 Payments Launch
27/02/2026
The move would see Apple Pay integrate with India's UPI payments system, following new central bank rules on biometric authentication.
Securities / Derivatives
Kenanga Launches Malaysia’s First Tokenised Money Market Funds
27/02/2026
The move, part of a collaboration with the Stellar Development Foundation, aims to expand retail access and improve operational efficiency.
ESG / Sustainability
Japan Proposes Major Corporate Governance Code Overhaul
27/02/2026
The draft revision aims to streamline the code, enhance board responsibilities for capital allocation, and elevate sustainability and diversity to core principles.
ESG / Sustainability
OJK Indonesia Launches Climate Finance Working Group with UK
27/02/2026
The partnership aims to mobilise green funding as OJK releases new tools for assessing banks' climate resilience and sustainability maturity.
Fintech / Regtech
BOK Adds Retailer Daiso to CBDC Pilot After Weak First Phase
27/02/2026
The popular discount chain is expected to boost transaction data in a revived test of the central bank's digital currency programme.
Capital / Liquidity
Shanghai Eases Homebuying Rules and Boosts Loan Limits
27/02/2026
Shanghai has reduced residency requirements and increased housing provident fund loan caps in its latest bid to revive the property market
Market Infrastructure
BCBS Consults on New Consolidated Framework for Banking Guidelines
27/02/2026
The move aims to consolidate and streamline existing materials, cutting volume by 75%, without introducing new prudential expectations for banks.
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.
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