Thisanka Siripala
Thisanka Siripala is an experienced journalist and a reporter for Regulation Asia based in Japan.
Articles by Thisanka Siripala
Cybersecurity
Korea Finalises Internal Control Guidelines for IT Audits
18/02/2025
The guidelines introduce a three-stage IT internal control framework, strengthen audit independence, and standardise IT auditing methodologies.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Korea to Revise Fund Manager Guidelines on Exercise of Voting Rights
18/02/2025
The FSS and KOFIA aim to incorporate international best practices in the guidelines, which were last updated in 2016.
Stablecoins
Regulators Should Recognise Unique Characteristics of Stablecoins
18/02/2025
King’s College London paper says regulatory frameworks should recognise stablecoins as bearer instruments that operate outside traditional payment systems
Reporting & Disclosures
New Zealand Issues Guidance on GHG Assurance Reports
17/02/2025
The guidance clarifies that only the GHG emissions disclosures within CREs’ climate statements are mandated for assurance by 31 Dec 2025.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Korean Banks to Develop Capabilities of Independent Directors
17/02/2025
Customised training will be provided to enhance the capabilities and knowledge of independent directors, and improve decision-making within bank boards.
Tokenisation
SFC Approves First Tokenised Fund for Retail Investors
17/02/2025
The ChinaAMC fund will provide retail investors access to Hong Kong dollar yields through a blockchain-based structure.
Market Risk
Japan FSA Warns Regional Banks Against Repackaged JGBs – Report
14/02/2025
The FSA expressed concerns with regional banks investing in financial instruments which bundle JGBs with derivatives.
Structural Regulation
ASIC Updates Guidance on No-Action Letter and Relief Applications
14/02/2025
ASIC said it has improved and simplified its guidance regarding relief and no-action letters by centralising related guidance and amending outdated references
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Four Arrested in International Operation Against 8Base Ransomware Group
14/02/2025
The international operation involved law enforcement agencies from 14 countries, including the US, UK, Japan, Singapore and Thailand.
Market Abuse
Japan Investigates Bank Employee for Insider Trading
14/02/2025
A former employee of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank is suspected of making illegal profits from stock transactions based on non-public tender offer information.
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