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
Anti-Money Laundering
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.
Stablecoins
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.
Clearing & Post-Trade
CCPs Push Back Against CPMI-IOSCO Business Risk Guidance
09/02/2026
Two of the world's largest CCP associations warn that new guidance on business risk is unnecessary and conflicts with existing regulations.
Payments & Settlements
Hong Kong Extends PAPT E-Payment Framework to Secondary Property Market
06/02/2026
The move aims to speed up settlements and mitigate systemic risks associated with traditional cheque-based transactions.
Market Abuse
Korea to Grant Investigative Powers to FSS, with Oversight by FSC
06/02/2026
The FSS will gain the right to initiate investigations into market abuse, but under the supervision of the FSC to address concerns over potential overreach.
Custody & Infrastructure
SC Malaysia Issues Guidance on Digital Asset Broking Services
06/02/2026
The new framework requires strict operational readiness, client asset protection, and third-party validation for licensed brokers.
Reporting & Disclosures
IPSASB Issues First Global Climate Reporting Standard for Public Sector
05/02/2026
The new standard, aligned with the ISSB's IFRS S2, aims to boost transparency on climate-related fiscal risks in public finances.
Tokenisation
Hong Kong Fund Industry Could Double With Tokenisation: Report
05/02/2026
Whitepaper from BCG, Aptos Labs and Hang Seng Bank outlines a policy and technology roadmap for token-based finance.
Reporting & Disclosures
FSC Korea Outlines Plans for Introducing Mandatory ESG Disclosures
05/02/2026
The regulator plans a phased-in approach starting with large firms. Scope 3 emissions will be included after a grace period
Trading & Investment
HK Official Details Bond Market Reforms, Eyes E-Trading and CGB Futures
05/02/2026
Regulators are studying an electronic trading platform, preparing to launch offshore CGB futures, and exploring wider use of tokenised bonds.
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