Manesh Samtani
Manesh Samtani is Editor at Regulation Asia, where he leads the editorial and research teams from Hong Kong. His work examines how regulatory change and technology are reshaping banking and financial markets, with a particular focus on digital assets, financial crime and sanctions. Manesh is a former securities industry practitioner and holds a bachelor's degree in finance and banking. [email protected]
Articles by Manesh Samtani
Anti-Money Laundering
FCA Proposes to Update Financial Crime Guide for Crypto and Payments
27/10/2026
The UK regulator is consulting on revised financial crime guidance, detailing expectations for cryptoasset controls, fraud prevention, and sanctions compliance.
Cybersecurity
Regulators Must Balance Quantum Innovation with Global Coordination - Report
27/10/2026
New report says financial regulators must balance domestic competitiveness with international alignment as the industry transitions from quantum security to quantum advantage.
Cybersecurity
Vietnam Tightens AI and Cybersecurity Expectations Amid Digital Banking Boom
27/10/2026
The State Bank of Vietnam is demanding stricter cybersecurity and AI governance as the country's daily digital transactions reach $46 billion.
Climate Risk
Equator Principles Convenes to Address Environmental and Social Risks
27/10/2026
The Equator Principles network gathered in Bangkok to discuss how effective environmental and social risk management supports broader financial stability amidst evolving global standards.
Sustainable Finance
Asia GX Consortium Announces Transition Finance Handbook for ASEAN
27/10/2026
The Asia GX Consortium has released new practical guidance to help enterprises develop credible transition plans and assist financial institutions in assessing them.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Asia Consumers Back Proactive Bank Interventions Against Scams - Report
27/10/2026
New GASA report reveals significant scam losses across Asia, identifies strong consumer support for banks blocking suspicious high-value transactions.
AI Risk & Governance
US Proposes Expanded Curbs on Tech Investments in China
26/10/2026
The US Treasury has proposed new rules to restrict outbound investments in sensitive technologies, including AI and biotechnology.
Emerging Prudential Risks
HKMA Updates Assessment Methodology for Systemically Important Banks
26/10/2026
HKMA has revised its supervisory manual to include a new payment indicator for assessing domestic systemically important banks.
Stablecoins
OCC Finalises Stablecoin Regulatory Framework Under GENIUS Act
26/10/2026
The US regulator has issued its final rule for stablecoin issuers, establishing strict capital, reserve, and reporting requirements for domestic and foreign entities.
Payments & Settlements
APAC Payments Being Accelerated by API Standardisation and AI - Report
26/10/2026
New JP Morgan report highlights how APIs, real-time payment networks and AI are transforming Asia Pacific financial infrastructure.
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