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
Korean Banks Unveil KRW 3 Trillion Guarantee Scheme to Boost SMEs
12/07/2025
South Korea’s banking sector is collaborating to accelerate growth among high-performing small enterprises through delegated guarantee lending.
Enforcement
SEBI Penalises Former Exec of Axis Axis Asset Management Company
12/07/2025
The former executive was found to have recommended specific stocks to relatives that closely resembled trades executed by Axis Mutual Fund.
Capital / Liquidity
Bangladesh Bank to Conduct Reviews of 11 Additional Banks
03/07/2025
The initiative follows similar reviews of six other banks with irregularities, which resulted in Bangladesh Bank initiating a multi-bank merger process.
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Consults on Revisions to Brokerage Classification Framework
27/06/2025
The revised framework aims to refine the classification system and better align oversight with risk, governance, and national priorities.
Capital / Liquidity
Bangladesh Insurance Reform Targets Family Control and Policyholder Risks
26/06/2025
The government is moving to overhaul the Insurance Act following scandals that left thousands of policyholders in financial limbo.
Capital / Liquidity
IFC Examines Feasibility of Securitisation Market in Bangladesh
26/06/2025
The IFC is studying the possible establishment of a securitisation market in Bangladesh, though experts say foundation elements are lacking.
Securities / Derivatives
DCE Optimises Options Exercise and Hedging Services
26/06/2025
The Dalian Commodity Exchange has enhanced its options exercise and hedging services, offering API access and abandonment features.
China Requiring State Developers to Avoid Debt Defaults
25/06/2025
SASAC imposed a new obligation on state-owned developers requiring them to avoid defaulting on publicly issued debt.
AML / KYC
Vietnam Introduces New Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Rules
25/06/2025
The amended enterprise law introduces beneficial ownership disclosure rules and caps the debt-to-equity ratio for private corporate bond issuers.
Market Infrastructure
SEBI Panel to Review Clearing Corporations’ Fee Independence
25/06/2025
SEBI has formed a working group to study the financial independence of clearing corporations and issues relating to their cost structures and transaction charges.
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