Thisanka Siripala
Thisanka Siripala is an experienced journalist and a reporter for Regulation Asia based in Japan.
Articles by Thisanka Siripala
Fintech / Regtech
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.
ESG / Sustainability
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.
Crypto / Digital Assets
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
ESG / Sustainability
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.
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.
Crypto / Digital Assets
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.
Capital / Liquidity
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.
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and simplified its guidance regarding relief and no-action letters by centralising related guidance and amending outdated references
Enforcement
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.
Enforcement
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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