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
HKMA Tightens Compliance Rules for Non-banks Using 'Bank' Names
04/03/2026
Updated guidelines introduce stricter information requirements and mandatory advance notifications for any branding changes by non-bank entities.
Capital / Liquidity
Korea Bad Loan Write-offs Hit Record as Delinquency Rates Climb
04/03/2026
Lenders wrote off over KRW 8.4 trillion in non-performing loans in 2025, yet the overall delinquency rate rose to its highest level in a decade.
Securities / Derivatives
Ontario Grants TAIFEX Clearing Exemption, Opening Market Access
03/03/2026
The move allows Canadian institutions to clear certain Taiwanese exchange-traded and OTC derivatives, with the regulator citing a comparable home oversight regime.
APAC Regulators Activate Crisis Measures as Mideast Conflict Roils Markets
03/03/2026
South Korea has readied a massive stabilisation fund while central banks in Japan and Singapore monitor inflation and market impacts.
Fintech / Regtech
Bank of Japan to Test Tokenised Deposits for 24/7 Settlement
03/03/2026
The central bank will partner with major financial institutions to explore a wholesale, blockchain-based system for large-value corporate payments.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Cambodia Launches New National Risk Assessment Report
03/03/2026
The country's second AML assessment flags crypto as 'Medium High' risk and details plans for a formal licensing regime.
AML / KYC
FATF Urges Shift in Focus from Procedural Compliance to Tangible Outcomes
03/03/2026
FATF urges a pivot from rules-based compliance to focusing resources on the highest financial crime risks.
Enforcement
Jane Street Sued Over Terra Collapse, Faces Wider Regulatory Scrutiny
03/03/2026
Terraform Labs' estate alleges insider trading in a new lawsuit, as the trading giant also contests market manipulation claims in India.
AML / KYC
Tonga Boosts AML Powers to Combat Crime, Secure Banking Ties
03/03/2026
New legislation enhances supervision and asset recovery to combat organised crime and secure crucial international correspondent banking relationships, officials say.
ESG / Sustainability
Philippines SEC Pushes ASEAN for Sustainable Finance Implementation
02/03/2026
As 2026 ASEAN Capital Markets Forum chair, the regulator is spearheading a shift from framework development to creating tangible market impact.
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