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
Credit Risk
China Expands Loan Subsidy Scheme, Widens Bank Participation
27/08/2026
The finance ministry has broadened its fiscal-financial support package, increasing loan caps and quadrupling the number of eligible banks to boost domestic demand.
AI Risk & Governance
China Issues First Rules for AI-Driven Payments, Introduces ‘Know Your Agent’
27/08/2026
China’s payments association has released a self-regulatory pact introducing a novel ‘Know Your Agent’ mechanism to govern the use of AI in payments.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
China Charges 17 in Human Trafficking Ring Supplying Myanmar Scam Centres
27/08/2026
Prosecutors in Shanghai have indicted a criminal group for luring victims to Myanmar to be sold into forced labour at fraudulent telecom operations.
Clearing & Post-Trade
China Completes First Cross-Border Futures Delivery
27/08/2026
The Shanghai International Energy Exchange has completed the first cross-border delivery of its rubber futures, a key milestone in opening China's derivatives market and promoting its prices globally.
Payments & Settlements
Indonesia Finalises Rules for Onshore Renminbi Clearing Banks
27/08/2026
New rules for renminbi clearing operators aim to meet soaring local demand, deepen local currency settlement with China, and reduce reliance on the US dollar.
Resolution & Recovery
China Court Accepts Liquidation Case for Evergrande's Onshore Unit
27/08/2026
A Chinese court has initiated bankruptcy proceedings for Evergrande's main domestic subsidiary, a day after its founder was jailed for life and regulators shuttered its insurance arm.
Capital Adequacy
China Finalises New Asset-Liability Management Rules for Insurers
27/08/2026
New rules effective from 1 January 2027 will strengthen governance, update key risk indicators, and provide a three-year transition period.
Structural Regulation
China Details Sweeping New Rules for Outbound Investment
26/08/2026
The NDRC has unveiled draft rules that would impose significant new reporting duties and create direct compliance obligations for overseas investors and their financiers.
PEPs & Sanctions
China's Gold Industry Condemns US Sanctions and LBMA Suspension
26/08/2026
The China Gold Association has urged LBMA to reverse its suspension of Chinese firms, calling US forced-labour allegations a pretext for trade protectionism.
Credit Risk
Korea to Standardise Debt Collection Rules for Vulnerable Consumers
26/08/2026
Regulators are moving to create uniform standards for when financial firms must halt collection activities against recipients of basic livelihood benefits.
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