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
Enforcement
SEBI to Place MCX on Regulatory Review After Market Outage - Report
25/07/2025
SEBI is reported to be considering action against MCX following a technical glitch that caused a trading halt on Wednesday.
AML / KYC
Indian Regulators Unveil New Initiatives to Combat Digital Fraud
25/07/2025
Indian regulators have unveiled a multi-pronged strategy that includes a new system for managing customer consents and dedicated numbering for financial services calls.
Capital / Liquidity
Cambodia Unveils New Regulatory Framework for Infrastructure Bonds
24/07/2025
Cambodia has issued regulations for infrastructure bonds, opening a new channel for public and private companies to fund national development projects.
AML / KYC
Bangladesh Losing $16B Annually Due to Lax TBML Controls - Study
24/07/2025
New BIBM research finds that the banking industry's failure to enforce AML controls is causing USD 16 billion in annual losses through TBML.
Fintech / Regtech
Cyber Breaches at Top Indonesian Brokerages Prompt Industry Response
23/07/2025
Attackers exploited API vulnerabilities at two prominent securities firms in Indonesia. One of the firms reported losses totalling USD 12.3 million.
Enforcement
Philippines Weighs Total Ban on Online Gambling vs Tighter Rules
23/07/2025
The Philippines is weighing a potential ban on online gambling, balancing significant government revenues and job creation against mounting social concerns.
Fintech / Regtech
Indian Banks Urged to Accelerate ISO 20022 Migration Efforts to Avoid Disruption
23/07/2025
The IBA has warned bank CEOs of serious operational risks if migration to the SWIFT ISO 20022 messaging standard is further delayed.
Capital / Liquidity
Taiwan FSC Permits Securities Firms to Manage and Market PE Funds
23/07/2025
The new regulation expands the business scope for qualified brokers, subject to strict internal control and conflict of interest requirements.
Market Infrastructure
FSS Korea Developing Cyber Defence Blueprint for Financial Sector
22/07/2025
FSS is preparing a comprehensive response plan to bolster industry cybersecurity efforts after Seoul Guarantee Insurance suffered a major ransomware attack that paralysed key systems.
Enforcement
China Issues Judicial Directive to Bolster Defences Against Foreign Sanctions
21/07/2025
Top judicial bodies are directed to enhance their understanding of international law as part of a broader strategy to guard against foreign sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction.
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