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
Crypto / Digital Assets
BCBS Signals Rework of Crypto Capital Rules - Reports
25/11/2025
BCBS admits a “different approach” is required regarding risk weightings for stablecoins after major jurisdictions refused implementation.
Capital / Liquidity
CCP Global Calls for Broader Access to Central Bank Deposit Accounts
25/11/2025
Global clearing group urges regulators to grant PFMIs-compliant CCPs access to central bank deposit accounts to enhance financial stability.
Securities / Derivatives
Shenzhen Stock Exchange Streamlines Index Fund Listing Rules
25/11/2025
The Shenzhen Stock Exchange has revised its guidelines to simplify index fund development while tightening risk management and index quality standards.
Securities / Derivatives
China Mandates Electronic Savings Bonds in Personal Pensions by 2026
25/11/2025
China's finance ministry establishes specific underwriting quotas and tripartite data reporting requirements for financial institutions ahead of the June launch.
Capital / Liquidity
China Weighs Nationwide Mortgage Subsidies & Tax Rebates
25/11/2025
Policymakers are discussing fiscal measures to counter record bad loans and protecting bank stability amid the property crisis.
Enforcement
US Indicts Four in Illicit Nvidia Chip Supply Chain Spanning Malaysia and Thailand
25/11/2025
Alleged conspiracy involving USD 3.89 million in wire transfers and shell companies highlights sanctions evasion risks in cross-border trade.
Crypto / Digital Assets
China, UAE Set Up Cross-Border Payment Link, Launch Digital Currency Platform
25/11/2025
Regulators sign MoU to oversee linkage of fast payment systems and complete inaugural transaction on JISR digital currency platform.
Capital / Liquidity
South Korea Eases Capital Firm Rules, Tightens Payment Gateway Scrutiny
25/11/2025
The FSC chairman has outlined plans to lift telemarketing bans and review rental asset limits to boost "productive finance".
Securities / Derivatives
JPX to Revise Derivatives Guidelines to Guard Against Spoofing
25/11/2025
JPX will issue updated guidelines to help Osaka Exchange members strengthen their internal oversight of government bond futures trading.
Enforcement
Korea FSS Prepares Special Unit to Target Livelihood Finance Crimes
25/11/2025
The FSS is securing personnel for a new investigative unit targeting illegal private lending following a presidential directive.
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