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
Payments & Settlements
SAFE Proposes Current Account FX Facilitation Policy Package
10/11/2026
China's foreign exchange regulator has drafted new rules to ease current account transactions, expand payment institution services, and reduce settlement costs.
Supervision & Enforcement
China Outlines Priorities for Financial Regulation and AI Integration
10/11/2026
China's State Council has outlined its next phase of financial development, prioritising enhanced supervision, AI integration, and legislative reforms.
Market Risk
Shanghai Launches Pilot Scheme for Overseas Investment of Reinsurance Funds
10/11/2026
Shanghai regulators have introduced a pilot programme allowing domestic insurers to invest cross-border reinsurance premium income in overseas assets.
Structural Regulation
China Tightens Foreign Access in Second Draft of New Financial Law
09/11/2026
China's top legislature has published the second draft of its foundational Financial Law, proposing stricter rules for foreign institutions and online marketing.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
China Enacts First Anti-Cross-Border Corruption Law
09/11/2026
China's top legislature has passed a new law to unify cross-border anti-corruption efforts, introducing strict compliance mandates for international businesses.
Credit Risk
Taiwan Launches Cross-Industry Credit Checks to Curb Leverage
09/11/2026
Taiwan's FSC has introduced a cross-industry credit inquiry mechanism to prevent excessive retail leverage across banks and brokerages.
Reporting & Disclosures
CSRC Issues New Standards on Sustainability Reporting, LLM Selection
09/11/2026
The CSRC has introduced three new financial industry standards covering sustainability reporting, LLMs, and futures company data.
Structural Regulation
Orient Securities Deal Advances China Brokerage Consolidation
09/11/2026
China's securities industry consolidation is accelerating as Orient Securities' acquisition of Shanghai Securities passes regulatory review alongside CICC's merger completion.
Stablecoins
Taiwan Unveils Draft Rules for Virtual Asset Providers and Stablecoins
06/11/2026
Taiwan's FSC has proposed comprehensive regulations for virtual asset service providers and stablecoin issuers, setting strict capital and reserve requirements.
Structural Regulation
China Issues New Rules for Asset Management Trusts
06/11/2026
China’s NFRA has finalised new rules to overhaul the asset management trust sector, introducing strict investment limits and fee caps.
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