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.
Crypto / Digital Assets
BOK to Expand CBDC Pilot to Include P2P Transfers
24/04/2025
BOK is set to widen its digital currency trial by adding person-to-person transfers and a digital welfare voucher system.
Securities / Derivatives
SHFE Inks Derivatives Cooperation MoU With Gulf Exchange
22/04/2025
The collaboration covers product innovation, exchange of market development insights, research support and investor education.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Defers Tougher LCR Rules to 2026, Easing Pressure on Banks
22/04/2025
The RBI has halved the run-off factor for retail deposits enabled with internet and mobile banking facilities, and deferred implementation to April 2026
Crypto / Digital Assets
Vietnam to Launch Pilot Crypto Trading Platform with Bybit
22/04/2025
Vietnam’s finance ministry is partnering with Bybit to test a regulated crypto trading platform in a controlled sandbox environment.
Crypto / Digital Assets
China Mulls Reforms to Facilitate Disposal of Confiscated Crypto Assets
21/04/2025
“Near consensus” is reportedly emerging on the need to allow judicial recognition of cryptocurrencies as assets and a uniform procedure for their disposal.
AML / KYC
Pakistan to Introduce Centralised Beneficial Ownership Registry
18/04/2025
The UBO registry, accessible to financial institutions, is part of Pakistan’s broader efforts to align with FATF and OECD standards.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Pakistan Moves to Regulate Virtual Assets for the First Time
17/04/2025
A national working group has developed a regulatory framework establishing rules for cryptocurrencies and related platforms.
Securities / Derivatives
China Moves to Limit Stock Sales Amid Escalating US Trade War
16/04/2025
Brokerages have been instructed to enforce a “soft limit” of CNY 50 million per day on net stock sales by large clients.
Fintech / Regtech
Payoneer Becomes 3rd Foreign Payments Platform Authorised in China
16/04/2025
Payoneer is the third foreign platform after PayPal and Airwallex authorised to provide online payment services in China.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thai SEC Seeks Feedback on Digital Asset Disclosure Rules
11/04/2025
Thai SEC aims to bolster oversight and risk monitoring of digital asset businesses through updated data collection guidelines.
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