Thisanka Siripala
Thisanka Siripala is an experienced journalist and a reporter for Regulation Asia based in Japan.
Articles by Thisanka Siripala
Capital Adequacy
APRA Consults on Revised Capital Framework for Annuity Products
13/06/2025
APRA seeks feedback on redesigned illiquidity premium and additional safeguards to support competitive pricing of annuity products.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Australia: Ransomware Payment Reporting Requirement Now in Effect
13/06/2025
Businesses and critical infrastructure operators must report ransomware payments within 72 hours or face civil penalties.
Structural Regulation
ACCC Clears Allianz Takeover of RAA Insurance in Australia
13/06/2025
The ACCC said the deal is unlikely to substantially lessen competition in South Australia’s insurance market.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
ASIC Bans ex-Financial Adviser for 10 Years Over Crypto Scam
13/06/2025
ASIC says Rogan misled clients into investing in a fraudulent cryptocurrency platform while posing as a licensed adviser.
Clearing & Post-Trade
ASX Confirms Plan to Replace TradeAccept System in 2026
13/06/2025
Most proposals from a March 2025 consultation will proceed as planned. ASX made some technical adjustments to address feedback.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
ASIC Sues Australian Unity for Failing to Screen Fund Investors
13/06/2025
ASIC alleges Australian Unity issued fund interests to retail investors without verifying if they were within the product’s defined target market.
Anti-Money Laundering
Australia: Four Arrested Over Multimillion-Dollar Crypto Laundering Scheme
13/06/2025
Security company used armoured cash transport services and other legitimate businesses to mix illicit and legitimate funds before converting them into crypto.
Structural Regulation
Japan’s FSA to Revise REITs Rules to Include Data Centre Equipment
13/06/2025
The rules will allow Japanese REITs to count data centre equipment like cooling systems and backup power as real estate assets.
Supervision & Enforcement
ASIC Issues Warning Notices to 18 Social Media Finfluencers
13/06/2025
ASIC said the “fincluencers” are suspected of offering unlicensed financial advice and warned it would “take action to enforce the law” if harm is identified.
DeFi & Web3
Japan FSA Approves Sony Bank PoC to Test DeFi Services Model
12/06/2025
The project will explore whether automated market makers on public blockchains can comply with Japanese KYC and AML rules.
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