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
Bangladesh Bank to Conduct Reviews of 11 Additional Banks
03/07/2025
The initiative follows similar reviews of six other banks with irregularities, which resulted in Bangladesh Bank initiating a multi-bank merger process.
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Consults on Revisions to Brokerage Classification Framework
27/06/2025
The revised framework aims to refine the classification system and better align oversight with risk, governance, and national priorities.
Capital / Liquidity
Bangladesh Insurance Reform Targets Family Control and Policyholder Risks
26/06/2025
The government is moving to overhaul the Insurance Act following scandals that left thousands of policyholders in financial limbo.
Capital / Liquidity
IFC Examines Feasibility of Securitisation Market in Bangladesh
26/06/2025
The IFC is studying the possible establishment of a securitisation market in Bangladesh, though experts say foundation elements are lacking.
Securities / Derivatives
DCE Optimises Options Exercise and Hedging Services
26/06/2025
The Dalian Commodity Exchange has enhanced its options exercise and hedging services, offering API access and abandonment features.
China Requiring State Developers to Avoid Debt Defaults
25/06/2025
SASAC imposed a new obligation on state-owned developers requiring them to avoid defaulting on publicly issued debt.
AML / KYC
Vietnam Introduces New Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Rules
25/06/2025
The amended enterprise law introduces beneficial ownership disclosure rules and caps the debt-to-equity ratio for private corporate bond issuers.
Market Infrastructure
SEBI Panel to Review Clearing Corporations’ Fee Independence
25/06/2025
SEBI has formed a working group to study the financial independence of clearing corporations and issues relating to their cost structures and transaction charges.
Securities / Derivatives
China Tightens Bond Underwriting Rules to Curb Unfair Pricing
22/06/2025
NAFMII moves to boost transparency in China’s bond market, targeting fee abuse and profit transfers.
Capital / Liquidity
KRX Preps Unfair Trading Rapid Investigation Unit Launch
19/06/2025
New surveillance arm aims to curb pre-emptive moves by illicit market actors and modernise oversight infrastructure.
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