Thisanka Siripala
Thisanka Siripala is an experienced journalist and a reporter for Regulation Asia based in Japan.
Articles by Thisanka Siripala
Trading & Investment
Japan Exchange Group Unveils Plan to Boost Global Presence
07/04/2025
JPX is boosting investor access and shareholder protection while championing sustainability through carbon markets and ESG investment.
Structural Regulation
Japan FSA Calls for Earlier Release of Securities Reports
06/04/2025
The FSA said the Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato has made the request for companies to release their securities reports earlier.
Trading & Investment
Korea Launches Robo-Advisory Services for Pension Investment
06/04/2025
The FSC said Fount Investment Advisory and Hana Bank are launching the service first but that other approved firms will follow.
Cryptocurrency
Japan Amendments to Reclassify Crypto Expected in 2026
04/04/2025
The change would make trading in crypto based on insider information illegal, as is the case with stocks and other financial products.
Structural Regulation
FSC Korea Unveils Plans to Introduce Bank Agency Services
04/04/2025
A new scheme will allow authorised third-party entities to perform specific banking functions face-to-face on behalf of banks.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Japanese Brokerage Firm Accused of Misleading Elderly Clients
04/04/2025
Tachibana Securities allegedly misled around 50 elderly clients and encouraged excessive trading for commissions, the SESC said.
Reporting & Disclosures
ISSB Launches Roadmap Tool to Aid Adoption of Sustainability Standards
04/04/2025
The Roadmap Tool offers jurisdictions practical support and guidance to navigate the complexities of regulatory adoption.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
New Zealand FMA Launches Review on Financial Advice Accessibility
04/04/2025
The review will inform the FMA’s approach to reducing regulatory burdens and enhancing the provision of financial advice across New Zealand.
Anti-Money Laundering
Japan FSA Finalises Guidance on Verifying AML Effectiveness
04/04/2025
The revised guidelines introduce an inspection policy that outlines how management should oversee and guide the verification process.
Reporting & Disclosures
SSBJ: Japan Sustainability Reporting Standards Align with ISSB
04/04/2025
The Sustainability Standards Board of Japan published documents explaining the degree of alignment with the ISSB Standards.
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