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
Australia Urged to Mandate LEI Renewals to Safeguard Data Integrity
10/02/2026
An industry leader calls for stronger regulatory enforcement to ensure data quality as the LEI's use expands beyond derivative reporting.
Sanctions
US Targets Chinese, Indian Firms in Iran 'Shadow Fleet' Sanctions
10/02/2026
The measures name 15 entities and 14 vessels, including shipping managers in Hong Kong, mainland China, and India, for facilitating illicit trade.
AML / KYC
Australian Banks Seek to Limit AUSTRAC's Proposed Product Ban Powers
10/02/2026
The ABA has called for the new AML intervention powers to be restricted to high-risk sectors like crypto, not established banks
Enforcement
Korea Probes Bithumb After $43 Billion Bitcoin Payout Error
09/02/2026
The incident, which caused a flash crash and revealed the crediting of "phantom" coins, has exposed internal control failures at Bithumb.
Market Infrastructure
UK and China Deepen Financial Cooperation on CCPs, Market Access
09/02/2026
Regulators agree to develop a CCP supervision MoU and explore a ‘Wealth Connect’ scheme in a new bilateral working group.
ESG / Sustainability
Malaysia Set to Issue Consultation on National Sustainable Finance Taxonomy
09/02/2026
Regulators will seek feedback on a national green taxonomy while a climate finance lab advances projects needing over MYR 4 billion.
Securities / Derivatives
RBI to Permit Bank Lending to REITs, Eases NBFC Rules
09/02/2026
The RBI also doubling collateral-free loan limits for small firms and exempting certain low-risk NBFCs from registration.
Securities / Derivatives
HK Investors Join Legal Action Against Switzerland Over AT1 Losses
09/02/2026
A group that lost USD 130 million in Credit Suisse AT1 bonds is joining a treaty-based arbitration claim against the Swiss government.
Enforcement
Chinese Illicit Crypto Marketplace Thrives Despite Crackdown - Report
09/02/2026
TRM Labs report shows the Chinese-language service Xinbi Guarantee adapted to enforcement by migrating platforms.
Securities / Derivatives
China Bans Unapproved Yuan Stablecoins, Sets Rules for Asset Tokenisation
09/02/2026
New rules prohibit issuance of CNY-pegged stablecoins without approval and create a regulated pathway for real-world asset tokenisation, imposing new duties on financial institutions.
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