Thisanka Siripala
Thisanka Siripala is an experienced journalist and a reporter for Regulation Asia based in Japan.
Articles by Thisanka Siripala
Capital / Liquidity
Japan FSA Proposes Revisions to Clarify New Business Lending Law
23/04/2025
Draft guidelines clarify that lenders holding an ‘enterprise value security interest’ in businesses cannot dictate employment conditions or workforce layoffs.
ESG / Sustainability
EBA’s ESG Risk Guidelines Present Heavy Burden for Japan Banks
23/04/2025
The JBA said the Japanese banks will struggle to implement the EBA’s ESG risk management and scenario analysis guidelines by the January 2026 implementation date.
Capital / Liquidity
Japan FSA Raises Alarm Over Hidden Losses in Structured Loans
22/04/2025
Structured loans which bundle JGBs with derivatives have allowed regional banks to avoid marking-to-market or publicly disclosing losses as interest rates have risen.
Japan FSA Considers Introducing ‘Platinum NISA’ Targeting the Elderly
22/04/2025
The new tax-exempt investment scheme being considered would allow individuals over 65 to invest in trusts that pay monthly distributions.
Market Infrastructure
ISLA Publishes 2025 Netting Opinions for the GMSLA
19/04/2025
The latest release expands coverage to 67 jurisdictions. A digital assets annex is included for the first time, covering six jurisdictions.
ESG / Sustainability
IAIS Updates Guidance on Integrating Climate Risk in Supervision
18/04/2025
The updated Application Paper provides guidance to global insurance regulators on integrating climate-related risks into supervisory practices.
Capital / Liquidity
Regulatory Crackdown on Household Lending Backfires in Korea
18/04/2025
Banks implemented repeated lending rate hikes last year while keeping deposit rates largely unchanged, resulting in record profits.
Fintech / Regtech
ASIC Digital Licensing Portal for AFS Licensees Rollout Set for May
17/04/2025
The new portal streamlines the licensing process by pre-filling known information and collecting essential information upfront.
ESG / Sustainability
ASEAN Ministers Endorse Sustainability and Payments Initiatives
17/04/2025
ASEAN ministers endorsed new financing mechanisms and welcomed new cross-border payment initiatives including Nexus.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Japan FSA Introduces Framework for Professional Token Sales’
17/04/2025
Crypto exchanges that facilitate “professional token sales” are required to verify that buyers are qualified institutional investors.
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