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. [email protected]
Articles by Manesh Samtani
Securities / Derivatives
Japan Working Group Proposes Overhaul of Market Abuse Rules
19/02/2026
Proposals include higher fines for insider trading, new penalties for accomplices, and expanded investigative powers for regulators to tackle unlicensed firms.
Securities / Derivatives
RBA Finalises Resolution Regime for Clearing and Settlement Facilities
18/02/2026
The Reserve Bank of Australia has detailed its crisis powers for clearing and settlement facilities following industry consultation.
Enforcement
Louis Vuitton Fined in Dutch AML Case Linked to China Resale Scheme
17/02/2026
The luxury brand's Dutch arm will pay €500,000 for failing to prevent a scheme that used 'Daigou' trade to launder illicit funds.
Fintech / Regtech
Korea Deploying AI and Nvidia GPUs to Combat Crypto Manipulation
17/02/2026
The FSS is upgrading its VISTA surveillance platform in response to a surge in suspicious transactions and illegal cross-border remittances.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korea: Mirae Asset Group to Acquire Cryptocurrency Exchange Korbit
17/02/2026
The $93mn deal marks the first time a traditional financial institution in South Korea will have a crypto exchange as a subsidiary.
ESG / Sustainability
Korea FSS Pushes Banks on Consumer Protection, Inclusive Finance
17/02/2026
FSS Governor calls for a shift from 'easy interest income' to funding for SMEs, outlining new consumer protection and governance reforms.
Capital / Liquidity
New Bangladesh Government Facing Immediate Calls for Banking Reforms
17/02/2026
New government inherits a banking sector with $52.6 billion in bad loans, facing demands for governance-led reforms.
Capital / Liquidity
Japanese Banks Show Improved Resilience to Interest Rate Risk: AMRO
16/02/2026
The megabanks have strengthened asset-liability management and shifted their portfolios to manage interest rate risk in the banking book.
Securities / Derivatives
HKMA Details Strategy to Scale Digital Bond Market
16/02/2026
The HKMA has outlined a four-pronged strategy for tokenised bonds, highlighting a legal review and policy incentives to drive adoption.
Fintech / Regtech
Japan's FSA Explores 'Agile Governance' Approach for AI Use
16/02/2026
Regulators and industry leaders discussed balancing innovation with risk management, highlighting the need for management accountability and better data strategies.
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