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
Payments & Settlements
Nexus Advances Cross-Border Payments Platform with Pilot Set for 2027
28/10/2026
The network aims to connect domestic instant payment systems through a common scheme, reducing the need for separate bilateral arrangements.
Data Privacy
Hong Kong Privacy Watchdog Reviews Data Law for AI Era
28/10/2026
Hong Kong's PCPD is reviewing the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance to strengthen AI governance and prevent data breaches.
Structural Regulation
US PCAOB Visits China to Discuss Cooperation on Audit Oversight
28/10/2026
PCAOB Chairman Demetrios Logothetis met with Chinese regulators in Beijing to discuss cross-border audit cooperation and full access requirements.
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.
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