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
Data Privacy
PBOC Proposes Overhaul Of Financial Credit Information Database Rules
13/10/2026
The PBOC has issued draft rules to upgrade its credit database management, expanding the regulatory scope to include corporate credit and non-bank institutions.
AI Risk & Governance
Ping An Bank Adopts AI Management Rules Following NFRA Guidance
08/10/2026
Ping An Bank has become the first listed Chinese lender to approve internal AI management measures, aligning with national regulatory guidelines.
Structural Regulation
Korea: Court Injunction Halts Small-Cap Delistings from KRX
08/10/2026
The court suspended KRX's accelerated delisting rules for small-cap stocks, citing procedural flaws and restricted corporate rights.
Trading & Investment
Taiwan Extends Bond Tax Exemptions to Boost Asset Management
08/10/2026
Taiwan’s Executive Yuan has approved a draft amendment to extend securities transaction tax exemptions for bonds and bond ETFs by 10 years.
Credit Risk
Guangzhou Overhauls Housing Sales with Deposit Caps and Tighter Oversight
08/10/2026
Guangzhou has issued detailed rules to overhaul its commercial housing sales system, capping deposits and tightening controls over developer funding.
Credit Risk
China Outlines Measures To Boost Domestic Trade Credit Insurance
07/10/2026
China's financial regulator and commerce ministry have issued nine key tasks to expand domestic trade credit insurance coverage.
AI Risk & Governance
Japan FSA to Launch AI Chief Inspector to Enhance Oversight - Report
07/10/2026
Japan's financial regulator is reportedly developing an AI agent to mentor on-site inspectors and revamp its supervisory framework.
Reporting & Disclosures
China Consults on Climate Disclosure Guidelines for Nine Key Industries
06/10/2026
China's MOF has published draft application guidelines to help enterprises implement the national climate sustainability disclosure standards.
Alternative Markets
Japan Approves Overseas Trading of Unlisted Startup Shares
06/10/2026
A Japanese asset manager has secured regulatory approval to broker unlisted domestic shares on global private markets, aiming to curb premature listings.
Trading & Investment
Chinese Banks Halt Retail Leveraged Precious Metals Trading
06/10/2026
More than 10 Chinese commercial banks are winding down retail leveraged gold and silver trading following exchange directives.
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