Thisanka Siripala
Thisanka Siripala is an experienced journalist and a reporter for Regulation Asia based in Japan.
Articles by Thisanka Siripala
Crypto / Digital Assets
US Congress Investigates Debanking of Tech and Crypto Firms
25/01/2025
House Oversight Committee has contacted executives in the crypto industry to gather their testimonies on bank account closures.
BOJ Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level in 17 Years
25/01/2025
BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda said the rate hike aligns with the central bank’s efforts to maintain inflation at its 2% target over the medium term.
Fintech / Regtech
UK FCA Outlines Next Steps to Expand Open Banking
24/01/2025
An independent central operator will be established to coordinate how variable recurring payments are made, potentially lowering processing fees
AML / KYC
TD Bank’s Global Anti-Money Laundering Officer Steps Down
24/01/2025
The change is said to be part of broader leadership changes at TD Bank, aimed at restoring trust and strengthening its regulatory standing.
Capital / Liquidity
Japan FSA Consults on Amendments to Bank Capital Rules
24/01/2025
The amendments adopt the July 2024 revisions to the IRRBB standard and revise the transitional provisions for FRTB’s Profit and Loss Attribution test.
Big Picture
Climate-Linked Bonds Can Help Drive Net Zero Transition: ECB Paper
23/01/2025
Climate-linked bonds can encourage governments to proactively address climate change and help investors hedge against long-term climate risks
ESG / Sustainability
FDIC Joins Federal Reserve in Withdrawing from NGFS
23/01/2025
The withdrawals are part of a broader trend of US organisations and financial institutions stepping back from climate-focused initiatives
Fintech / Regtech
ASEAN Releases Expanded Guide to Address Generative AI Risks
23/01/2025
The guide provides recommendations around shared AI accountability, data management, incident reporting, and regional collaboration on AI safety.
ESG / Sustainability
Australia Proposes Immunity Provisions for Sustainability Reports
23/01/2025
The limited immunity provisions are aimed at protecting businesses from certain liabilities and encouraging early adoption of sustainability reporting.
ESG / Sustainability
TWSE Issues Guidelines on Scope 3 Emissions Disclosures
22/01/2025
The guidelines emphasize the identification, reporting, and integration of indirect emissions data into sustainability disclosures.
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