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 Proposes Trade Secret Rules Targeting Foreign Entities
28/10/2026
MOFCOM issued draft regulations proposing trade and investment restrictions on foreign entities that infringe on domestic trade secrets.
Payments & Settlements
China Proposes Easing Cross-Border Investment and Financing Rules
28/10/2026
SAFE has proposed 11 new measures to optimise cross-border investment, expand borrowing capacity, and streamline registration.
Structural Regulation
China Tightens Scrutiny on Listed Company Spinoffs
28/10/2026
Chinese regulators are intensifying their review of corporate spinoffs to protect parent company shareholders and curb rapid fundraising.
Trading & Investment
AMAC Consults on Revised Fund Valuation Guidelines
28/10/2026
The AMAC has proposed updates to eight self-regulatory rules to standardise fund valuation practices.
Cryptocurrency
Beijing Financial Court Issues White Paper on Belt and Road Dispute Resolution
28/10/2026
New white paper outlines judicial approaches to cross-border financial disputes, highlighting strict compliance rules for overseas investments and arbitration.
Credit Risk
NAFMII Proposes Revised Disclosure Rules for NPL-Backed Securities
28/10/2026
NAFMII issued draft guidelines to standardise information disclosure for non-performing loan-backed securities and protect investor rights.
Liquidity Risk
PBOC Launches Swap Facility to Support Non-Bank Financial Institutions
27/10/2026
The PBOC has introduced a new liquidity tool to mitigate systemic risks and stabilise the bond market.
AI Risk & Governance
China Proposes Expanded Export Controls on AI, Solar, Biotech
27/10/2026
China has proposed adding 40 technologies across AI, biomedicine and photovoltaics to its export control catalogue, introducing interim registration requirements for technology transfers.
Structural Regulation
China Issues Financial Support Blueprint for Tech Innovation Hubs
27/10/2026
China has introduced comprehensive guidelines to bolster financial support, cross-border integration, and regulatory alignment across three major technology innovation hubs.
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.
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