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
PEPs & Sanctions
US Sanctions Hong Kong, China Firms Over Iran Military Support
11/06/2026
The designations target what OFAC describes as a procurement network operating in China and Hong Kong.
CBDCs
BOJ Details CBDC Performance, Outlines Key Roles for FIs
11/06/2026
New report details high performance targets and key design considerations for a potential digital yen ecosystem.
PEPs & Sanctions
Firms Face ‘New Geopolitics’ of Sanctions Risk in Capital Markets
11/06/2026
Industry experts say sanctions risk is now deeply embedded in capital markets, creating complex challenges for APAC firms.
Stablecoins
NYDFS Proposes Bank-Like Rules for Stablecoin Issuers
11/06/2026
The proposed framework introduces stricter reserve, custody, and redemption requirements, setting a new benchmark for state-level digital asset supervision.
AI Risk & Governance
FSB Seeks Feedback on Global AI Framework for Financial Firms
10/06/2026
The FSB has launched a global consultation on responsible AI adoption, outlining 12 sound practices for financial institutions.
Liquidity Risk
Digitalisation, Social Media Speed Up Monetary Policy Transmission: BIS Paper
10/06/2026
New BIS paper finds digital banks react faster to policy rate changes, a trend amplified by social media.
PEPs & Sanctions
EU's 21st Russia Sanctions Package to Hit Firms in Asia
10/06/2026
The EU’s proposed 21st sanctions package against Russia includes export controls on dozens of Asian firms and new powers to ban third-country crypto services.
Capital Adequacy
Japan to Ease Bank Capital Rules for Public-Private Investments
10/06/2026
FSA to propose conditional capital relief for banks to encourage investment in startups and regional firms.
Structural Regulation
ECB Sets Long-Term Timeline for Integrated Reporting Framework
10/06/2026
ECB outlines a multi-year plan to overhaul bank reporting, with a new unified framework set to launch in 2031.
PEPs & Sanctions
US House of Representatives Approves Sweeping Russia Sanctions Bill
10/06/2026
The Ukraine Support Act mandates a new sanctions regime targeting Russian financial institutions and energy exports.
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