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
Stablecoins
Korea to Prohibit Corporate Investments into Stablecoins
09/03/2026
Regulators are preparing rules for listed companies to invest in digital assets, but will omit dollar-pegged tokens amid legal conflicts.
Market Abuse
CSRC Clarifies Short-Swing Trading Rules, Easing Path for Institutional Funds
09/03/2026
New regulations provide key exemptions for professional investors and clarify calculation standards, aiming to curb insider trading while encouraging long-term capital.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Investors Push Asian Funds to Ringfence Restricted Chinese Assets
09/03/2026
Geopolitical tensions and US restrictions are driving institutional clients to demand special vehicles that exclude sensitive Chinese sectors from regional investment strategies.
Credit Risk
Bangladesh Relaxes Loan Rules, Sparking 'Zombie Firm' Fears
09/03/2026
The central bank will allow post-expiry renewal of continuous loans, a move welcomed by businesses but criticised for potential evergreening risks.
Credit Risk
RBI Tightens NBFC Lending Rules to Curb 'Evergreening'
09/03/2026
RBI is mandating board-approved policies for new loans to defaulting borrowers and has tightened project finance norms to improve risk management.
Structural Regulation
Australia Mulls New Rules to Protect Superannuation for Family Violence Victims
09/03/2026
Treasury is consulting on new powers for superannuation trustees, including the ability to override binding nominations, to prevent perpetrators receiving death benefits.
Clearing & Post-Trade
FIA Outlines Risks, Roadmap for 24/7 Derivatives Trading
08/03/2026
FIA says clearing, payment, and operational systems must be modernised to support around-the-clock markets without introducing systemic risk.
AI Risk & Governance
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.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
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.
Capital Adequacy
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.
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