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
ASIC Chair Calls on APAC Regulators to Collaborate on Innovation
06/03/2026
Joe Longo said ASIC will overhaul its own sandbox framework and urged regional alignment to avoid creating a "patchwork of standards" that encourages regulatory arbitrage.
Bangladesh Bank Governor Appointment Challenged over Conflict of Interest
06/03/2026
A writ petition has been filed and a transparency watchdog has called for the cancellation of the appointment, citing legal breaches and a serious conflict of interest.
Market Infrastructure
BIS Chief Defends Basel Committee's Role Against US Criticism
06/03/2026
The head of the Bank for International Settlements has countered US criticism of its rulemaking process, warning against a 'race to the bottom' on regulation.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea's Nextrade Marks One Year Since Launch, Eyes Further Expansion
05/03/2026
After capturing nearly 30% of stock trading value in its first year, Korea's new ATS faces calls to ease market share caps and permit full night trading.
Securities / Derivatives
Market Infrastructure Majors Call for Global Standards to Unlock Digital Assets
05/03/2026
Report by DTCC, Euroclear, Clearstream and BCG warns fragmentation risks stalling digital asset adoption and urges regulatory harmonisation to ensure interoperability.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea Readies KRW 100tn Backstop as Mideast Crisis Hits Markets
05/03/2026
Regulators activate 24-hour monitoring and prepare liquidity for firms amid market volatility, vowing to curb unfair trading practices.
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Rolls Out New Private Fund Rules to Boost Transparency, Curb Risk
04/03/2026
The measures, effective from 1 September, mandate look-through disclosure for nested products and ban performance guarantees to protect investors.
Securities / Derivatives
ISDA Urges Hong Kong to Widen Exemptions from Clearing Mandate
04/03/2026
Responding to an SFC-HKMA consultation, ISDA said it supports permanent calculation periods for clearing but urges the regulators to expand the scope of exemptions.
Fintech / Regtech
BIS Paper Urges Consistent AML Rules for Cash, Crypto and CBDCs
04/03/2026
New BIS paper warns that inconsistent AML rules create arbitrage, pushing illicit funds to the least regulated payment methods.
Securities / Derivatives
ISDA, ASIFMA Raise Concerns With RBI's New Rupee Derivatives Rules
04/03/2026
The industry bodies have asked RBI for clarity on new reporting rules for offshore rupee derivatives, citing privacy and operational hurdles.
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