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
Market Infrastructure
Swift Advances Blockchain-Based Ledger to Build Phase
06/04/2026
The new shared ledger will use tokenised deposits to enable 24/7 cross-border payments, with a live MVP planned for 2026.
Securities / Derivatives
UN SSE, IFC Launch Guidance for Board Oversight of ISSB Reporting
06/04/2026
New model guidance and training aim to help corporate boards navigate the complexities of sustainability-related financial disclosures.
Trending
Japan to Launch System for Sharing Fraud Data in April 2027
03/04/2026
The initiative aims to accelerate the freezing of accounts used for financial crimes amid record losses from scams.
Fintech / Regtech
Japan Finalises Stricter AML/CFT Guidelines for Financial Firms
03/04/2026
Revised rules clarify requirements for risk assessments, technology adoption, and the management of outsourced functions, and will apply immediately.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korea: Naver-Dunamu Merger Delayed by Antitrust Review, Crypto Legislation
03/04/2026
The deal is now slated for September, facing scrutiny from the FTC and uncertainty over a proposed Digital Asset Basic Act that could cap shareholder stakes.
Enforcement
US Charges Ten in Crypto 'Wash Trading' Scheme After Singapore Extraditions
03/04/2026
Indictments follow an FBI undercover sting where agents created crypto tokens to expose market manipulation; two CEOs were among those extradited from Singapore.
Sanctions
Cambodia Extradites Former Huione Chairman to China to Face Charges
02/04/2026
Li Xiong, described as a "core backbone member" of Chen Zhi's syndicate, has been extradited to China amid allegations of money laundering and fraud.
Trending
Cambodia Passes Landmark Anti-Scam Law with Life Sentences
02/04/2026
The new legislation introduces severe penalties for operators of online fraud centres in a bid to dismantle the country's cross-border scam industry.
Securities / Derivatives
RBI Bans Rupee NDFs, Tightens Forex Rules to Curb Volatility
02/04/2026
The central bank has prohibited non-deliverable derivatives and the rebooking of cancelled contracts to rein in speculation and stabilise the rupee.
Market Infrastructure
Swift Details Next Phase of ISO 20022 Migration Deadlines
02/04/2026
Following the end of MT/MX coexistence, Swift has outlined key upcoming milestones for address structuring, investigations, and payment initiation messages.
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