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
Structural Regulation
China Drafts Guidance to Standardise Advance Investor Compensation
27/10/2026
The CSRC has issued draft guidelines to encourage market participants to voluntarily compensate investors for losses from securities violations.
Operational Risk
China Revises Credit Rules for Statistically Dishonest Enterprises
27/10/2026
China's National Bureau of Statistics has updated its credit management rules to penalise data falsification while streamlining corporate credit restoration.
Structural Regulation
Beijing Stock Exchange Plans IPO Allotment Changes and BSE 50 ETF
27/10/2026
The BSE will introduce new IPO allotment rules and launch a BSE 50 ETF to boost market liquidity.
Structural Regulation
Citi Secures Regulatory Approval for Wholly-Owned China Securities Venture
26/10/2026
Citigroup has received regulatory approval to establish a wholly-owned securities company in China.
Structural Regulation
China NDRC Issues Updated Outbound Investment Framework
26/10/2026
China's state planner has issued revised outbound investment rules, introducing new reporting requirements and strict compliance obligations for financial institutions.
CBDCs
PBOC Upgrades Digital Yuan Infrastructure to Deposit-Based Model
26/10/2026
The PBOC has upgraded its e-CNY infrastructure to a deposit-money model, introducing new smart contract frameworks and cross-border settlement platforms.
Credit Risk
China Proposes Revised Disclosure Rules for NPL Asset-Backed Securities
23/10/2026
NAFMII is seeking public feedback on updated information disclosure guidelines for non-performing loan asset-backed securities.
AI Risk & Governance
China Launches State-Owned National Data Group for AI
23/10/2026
China has launched a new state-owned enterprise to manage data resources, boost AI development and regulate data markets.
Anti-Money Laundering
Taiwan FSC Mandates Travel Rule for Virtual Asset Transfers
23/10/2026
Taiwan's FSC has amended its AML/CFT regulations to enforce the Travel Rule for virtual asset service providers.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Taiwan Reviews Personal Trading and Device Rules for Fund Managers
22/10/2026
Taiwan's FSC is reviewing strict personal trading and device restrictions driving fund managers to unregulated private investment firms.
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