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
South Korea Mandates Coordinated Support for Small Businesses
31/03/2026
The FSC and MSS have partnered with private banks and public agencies to create a one-stop support network for struggling firms.
Capital / Liquidity
Korea Policy Lenders Form 'One Team' to Expand Productive Finance
31/03/2026
Six state-backed financial institutions have signed an MOU to coordinate support for innovation industries, following a directive from the FSC.
AML / KYC
Japan Proposes Mandatory Information Sharing for Banks to Combat Fraud
31/03/2026
The FSA has released draft amendments requiring deposit-taking institutions to share data on fraudulent accounts through a centralised platform.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Japan FSA Warns KuCoin Amid Broader Crypto Oversight Push
30/03/2026
The regulator has flagged several offshore platforms for unregistered services ahead of planned legislative changes to strengthen its enforcement powers.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea Launches KRW 5 Trillion Bond Buyback to Calm Markets
30/03/2026
The emergency measure to stabilise bond yields is part of a wider economic response plan that also includes a supplementary budget.
Securities / Derivatives
Osaka Exchange Proposes Daily Maturities for Nikkei 225 Mini Options
30/03/2026
The exchange has launched a public consultation on plans to introduce new weekly contracts, scheduled for implementation in April 2027.
Securities / Derivatives
Vietnam Drafts New Rules for Corporate Bond Market
30/03/2026
The proposed decree aims to enhance transparency, tighten accountability, and strengthen regulatory oversight to rebuild investor confidence in the country's capital market.
Capital / Liquidity
Taiwan FSC Proposes New Capital Reduction Rules for Insurers
30/03/2026
The proposal aligns capital adequacy requirements for insurance subsidiaries of financial holding companies with Taiwan's new solvency regime, set for implementation in 2026.
Enforcement
Korea to Ramp Up Penalties for Late Cyber Incident Reporting, Illegal Spam
30/03/2026
New amendments introduce fines of up to six percent of sales for spam violations and increase penalties for delayed cyber incident reporting for companies.
Securities / Derivatives
China Directs Smaller Banks to Use Centralised Bond Trading Systems
30/03/2026
Authorities have instructed some smaller banks to stop using over-the-counter platforms for proprietary bond trading in a move to tighten market oversight.
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