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 Gov't Loans BDT 10b to ICB for Capital Market Support
26/11/2025
The Bangladesh government has authorised a low-interest loan with strict auditing conditions to aid the distressed Investment Corporation of Bangladesh.
AML / KYC
Korea Tightens AML Requirements to Combat Transnational Crime
26/11/2025
FIs are directed to strengthen oversight over offshore units, and KoFIU is introducing a mass suspicious transaction reporting mechanism.
Fintech / Regtech
BB Mandates Instant Settlement for Bangla QR Payments
26/11/2025
BB directs financial institutions to credit funds immediately to small businesses by mid-December to boost cashless transactions.
ESG / Sustainability
South Korea Opens Carbon Trading to Financial Firms
26/11/2025
Seoul permits asset managers and banks to trade emissions credits via brokerages to boost liquidity and price discovery mechanisms.
Enforcement
China Prosecutes Former Top CSRC Official on Bribery Charges
26/11/2025
Wang Huimin, previously the top graft-buster at the CSRC, faces prosecution for allegedly taking bribes to manipulate IPOs and private placements.
Fintech / Regtech
Cambodia to Introduce Digital Asset and ESG Rules under $50M ADB Scheme
26/11/2025
New ADB financing will support a multi-phase overhaul of Cambodia’s regulatory frameworks, covering cryptocurrency, P2P lending and green finance.
China’s State FIs Brace for New Caps on Compensation - Reports
26/11/2025
Industry insiders warn that new government guidelines to flatten pay structures at state-owned firms risk driving talent away.
Crypto / Digital Assets
BCBS Planning Rework of Crypto Capital Rules - Reports
25/11/2025
BCBS admits a “different approach” is required regarding risk weightings for stablecoins after major jurisdictions refused implementation.
Capital / Liquidity
CCP Global Calls for Broader Access to Central Bank Deposit Accounts
25/11/2025
Global clearing group urges regulators to grant PFMIs-compliant CCPs access to central bank deposit accounts to enhance financial stability.
Securities / Derivatives
Shenzhen Stock Exchange Streamlines Index Fund Listing Rules
25/11/2025
The Shenzhen Stock Exchange has revised its guidelines to simplify index fund development while tightening risk management and index quality standards.
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