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
BNM Proposes Rule Changes for Payment Card Industry
10/01/2022
The changes will address distortions and frictions in the payment card market and foster greater usage and acceptance of payment cards, BNM says.
Securities / Derivatives
Thai SEC Allows Mutual Funds to Use Three-tiered Investment
06/01/2022
Three-tiered investment will increase flexibility for asset management companies and enable them to manage their asset allocation more efficiently, the SEC said.
Market Infrastructure
RBI Issues New Framework on Offline Digital Payments
05/01/2022
Offline digital payments are expected to benefit areas with weak internet or telecom connectivity, particularly semi-urban and rural areas.
Market Infrastructure
PBOC Issues Guidelines to Enhance Macroprudential Policy Framework
05/01/2022
The macroprudential policy toolbox will include measures that can be used to adjust the banks’ required capital and liquidity levels or assign new risk weights to specific sectors.
Securities / Derivatives
BNM Finalises Guidance for Wholesale Financial Market Conduct
04/01/2022
Market conduct risk assessments should be done at least annually, to serve as a systematic method for assessing susceptibility to misconduct and documenting mitigating actions or controls.
Philippine DOJ Signs MoU with BAP on Cybercrime Prevention
03/01/2022
The MoU aims to formalise the establishment of a collective, coordinated, and strategic cyber response within the banking industry.
HK Regulators to Assess Sales Practices of Tax-deductible Products
03/01/2022
A mystery shopping programme is being launched by the HKMA, MPFA and IA to assess the extent to which statutory and regulatory objectives are being met by intermediaries.
Market Infrastructure
BNM Revises Regulatory Framework for Money Services Businesses
03/01/2022
The draft rules cover governance arrangements, operational requirements, risk management and internal controls, and IT requirements.
ESG / Sustainability
FSC Korea Sets Out Work Programme for 2022
29/12/2021
The work plan focuses on measures to maintain financial stability, reduce debt risks, promote financial innovation, and enhance the FSC’s rules on network security.
Fintech / Regtech
KoFIU Completes Initial Review of VASP Business Registrations
24/12/2021
In all, 29 VASPs have been approved out of a total 42 that filed for registration by the 24 September deadline. Decisions on five entities are still pending.
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