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
Market Infrastructure
Indonesia, Korea Finalise Rules for Local Currency Transactions
14/12/2023
The two countries unveil operational guidelines that will implement a local currency transactions framework in 2024.
ESG / Sustainability
Bursa Malaysia Tops Asia in Gender Equality on Boards
14/12/2023
Bursa Malaysia has been ranked as Asia’s top exchange for gender equality in corporate boardrooms by the UN SSE and IFC.
US Regulator Issues New Guidance on BNPL Lending
12/12/2023
The OCC sets out risk management principles and compliance expectations for banks that offer BNPL loans to consumers.
Australia to Simplify, Enhance Financial Advice Rules
11/12/2023
The reforms aim to make financial advice more accessible, affordable and safe for consumers.
ESG / Sustainability
Thailand Launches 22 ESG Funds to Support Sustainability Goals
08/12/2023
Investors can gain tax benefits by investing in the funds, which invest in Thai bonds or stocks that adhere to ESG criteria.
Fintech / Regtech
Australia Passes Identity Verification Bill to Boost Privacy and Security
08/12/2023
The new legislation will require identity verification services to adhere to privacy and security standards and report breaches to the OAIC.
Fintech / Regtech
Australian Treasury Releases New Enterprise Data Strategy
07/12/2023
The strategy outlines four key themes and actions to leverage data for timely, informed and influential policy advice.
Securities / Derivatives
Philippines: Trust Entities Allows to Access Primary Market for BSP Securities
01/12/2023
Trust entities have so far only been able to trade BSP securities in the secondary market. The change will help expand the investor base and market liquidity.
Big Picture
OECD Issues Policy Paper on Open Finance Data Sharing
28/11/2023
The new paper analyses the potential impacts of data sharing frameworks in the financial sector and provides recommendations for their implementation.
AML / KYC
Taiwan Banks Blocked TWD 5.5 billion in Fraud in 2023
28/11/2023
CTBC Bank, Cathay United Bank and Chunghwa Post each blocked more than 1,100 fraud attempts from Q1 to Q3.
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