Mark Johnston
Based in Singapore, Mark is an experienced journalist and editor with over a decade of experience reporting on technology and business trends throughout Asia. Mark got his start as an engineer, graduating from the UK's Queen's University of Belfast with a Master's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. As senior reporter for Regulation Asia, Mark focuses on regulatory changes impacting financial markets, with particular interest in fintech, cybersecurity and crypto markets.
Articles by Mark Johnston
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Urges Banks to Boost Activity in Call Money Market
20/05/2025
RBI urges banks to boost call money market to ensure monetary policy changes effectively influence borrowing costs.
ESG / Sustainability
Korea Revises Audit Laws to Reward Strong Governance
20/05/2025
Companies recognised for strong accounting and auditing governance will be exempt from having to rotate auditors for three years.
Capital / Liquidity
FSS Korea Targets Savings Banks in Bad Debt Cleanup
20/05/2025
FSS Korea has launched inspections into OK Savings Bank and its peers over delayed bad debt clearance.
Enforcement
Former TSE Employee and Father Sentenced in Insider Trading Case
19/05/2025
Both were sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment, suspended for three years, and fined after being convicted of insider trading.
Enforcement
AUSTRAC Fines Cointree for Late Suspicious Transaction Reports
18/05/2025
Crypto exchange penalised for failing to submit SMRs on time on four occasions. AUSTRAC CEO said timely reporting is critical.
ESG / Sustainability
Philippines Unveils $4.5m Initiative to Drive Nature-Based Enterprise Growth
16/05/2025
The programme includes the establishment of a climate finance lab and climate data platforms for research in Nature-Based Solutions finance.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thailand to Issue Digital Investment Tokens in $150m Trial
15/05/2025
Thailand is launching its first digital investment tokens in a $150m trial aimed at modernising fundraising and expanding access to retail investors.
AML / KYC
Māori Face Persistent Barriers to Capital Access, RBNZ Says
15/05/2025
RBNZ bulletin highlights persistent financial barriers for Māori entrepreneurs, including land collateral constraints and trust deficits.
Enforcement
China Tightens Grip on Strategic Mineral Exports
15/05/2025
China has vowed to strengthen its control over the supply chains of strategic minerals, aiming to safeguard national security and prevent illegal outflows.
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Unveils Measures to Enhance Accountability in Public Funds Sector
12/05/2025
The measures include an overhaul of fee structures to ensure salaries and incentives of fund managers better reflect performance outcomes.
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