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
Enforcement
Korean AML Regulator Loses Court Appeal Over Crypto Fine
20/02/2026
A Seoul court has rejected KoFIU's appeal over a KRW 2 billion fine in a ruling that has broader implications on larger case involving Upbit.
Trending
Korea FSS Extends Probe into Bithumb Error Payment Incident
20/02/2026
Regulators have extended their inspection of Bithumb and expanded the team looking into the firm's $40 billion erroneous payment incident.
Capital / Liquidity
FSB Launched Strategic Review of Crisis Preparedness Activities
20/02/2026
The review will assess gaps in the global resolution framework exposed by recent bank failures and adapt to emerging financial vulnerabilities.
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.
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