Thisanka Siripala
Thisanka Siripala is an experienced journalist and a reporter for Regulation Asia based in Japan.
Articles by Thisanka Siripala
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
AFCA to Update Guidelines for Handling Abuse-related Complaints
25/03/2025
AFCA has set out an updated approach for handling complaints involving family violence and financial elder abuse.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Japan FSA Releases Draft Revisions to Stewardship Code
25/03/2025
The key revisions aim to promote collaboration between institutional investors and improve transparency of the identities of beneficial shareholders.
Anti-Money Laundering
NZ DIA Issues Formal Warning to NZForex for AML Failures
25/03/2025
3,182 transactions over six years were not reported to the FIU due to a system issue that was identified and self-reported by NZForex.
Trading & Investment
South Korea to Fully Reinstate Short-Selling Next Monday
25/03/2025
The FSC has implemented all the reforms needed to resume short selling across all listed stocks while also preventing unfair trading.
Structural Regulation
ACCC Opens Consultation on Merger Assessment Guidelines
25/03/2025
The draft guidelines outline the framework the ACCC will use when assessing notified acquisitions under the new merger control regime.
Credit Risk
Vietnam Central Bank to Phase Out Credit Growth Quotas
24/03/2025
The quota system, introduced in 2011, has been identified as a barrier to loan access despite surplus liquidity in the banking sector.
Tokenisation
Thai SEC Exempts Fund Managers from Digital Asset Licence
24/03/2025
The new rules aim to integrate traditional financial institutions into the digital asset investment ecosystem.
Credit Risk
Vietnam Raises Foreign Ownership Cap in Select Banks to 49%
24/03/2025
While not applying to state-owned commercial banks, Vietnam believes attracting foreign investment will boost financial capacity and improve governance.
Custody & Infrastructure
Australia Outlines Next Steps for Digital Asset Regulation
24/03/2025
A framework for digital asset platforms will be established, covering trading platforms, custody products, some brokerage arrangements, and certain other services.
Structural Regulation
Australia Drafts Bill to Modernise Financial Advice Laws
24/03/2025
The bill aims to implement reforms to improve the delivery of high-quality, accessible, and affordable financial advice for retail clients.
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