Thisanka Siripala
Thisanka Siripala is an experienced journalist and a reporter for Regulation Asia based in Japan.
Articles by Thisanka Siripala
Securities / Derivatives
ASX Faces Investor Split Over Dual-Class Share Proposal
10/07/2025
Australia’s largest investors express mixed views as ASX seeks reforms to attract listings and compete with global markets.
ESG / Sustainability
Japan Retail Investors Cite Lack of Know-How as Key ESG Barrier
10/07/2025
A government-backed report points to need for better information, education and standardisation in ESG investing.
Enforcement
ASIC Bans Former Compliance Head of Crown Wealth Group for 3Yrs
10/07/2025
ASIC said Andrew Moore failed to recognise the seriousness of fees-for-no-service conduct and to report the conduct to the regulator.
ESG / Sustainability
Japan Considers Barring International Carbon Credits from Domestic ETS
09/07/2025
Japan plans to limit offsets to domestic schemes and cap their use at 10% of emissions as it finalises the design for its mandatory carbon market
ESG / Sustainability
Japan FSA Outlines Priorities on Monitoring, Asset Management and Sustainability
09/07/2025
The FSA has outlined its policy priorities, focusing on enhanced financial monitoring, asset management reform, and bolstering sustainability disclosure and cyber resilience.
AML / KYC
New Zealand’s FMA Sets Out Priorities for the Coming 12 Months
26/06/2025
The FMA’s regulatory priorities for the financial sector focus on conduct, innovation, and consumer protection.
ESG / Sustainability
Korea Exchange to Launch Carbon Futures in 2026 – Reports
25/06/2025
A consignment trading system will launch in the latter half of 2025 ahead of a full market launch of the new contracts in 2026.
South Korea to Push Forward Corporate Governance Reforms
25/06/2025
The reforms would require companies to disclose treasury share retirement plans if their treasury stock holdings exceed 1% of issued shares, compared to 5% currently.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korean Banks Seeking Reforms to Enter Digital Assets Business
25/06/2025
The KFB has recommended that credible banks be allowed to issue stablecoins and provide digital asset custody services.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korean Think Tank Calls for Reforms to Help Crypto Sector Develop
25/06/2025
The report, published by a think tank associated with Korbit, says South Korea trails the US and EU, where banks can invest in crypto firms.
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