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
Malaysia to Introduce ‘Golden Pass’ for Venture Capital Firms
24/04/2024
The Golden Pass will reduce VC registration time from 6 to 2 weeks. The employment pass vetting process is also being enhanced.
Crypto / Digital Assets
HK Customs Busts $230m Crypto Money Laundering Scheme
23/04/2024
Three suspects were arrested for orchestrating over 1,000 dubious transactions through 18 bank accounts linked to shell companies.
Enforcement
HK Police Offers Update on JPEX Fraud Investigation
23/04/2024
A total 72 individuals have been arrested and HKD 228 million worth of assets have been seized in connection with JPEX.
AML / KYC
FATF Ministers Pledge Stronger Measures Against Financial Crime
23/04/2024
The FATF has published a Ministers’ Declaration to reinforce their commitment to combating financial crime.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Two US Senators Propose New Payment Stablecoin Bill
19/04/2024
The proposed legislation would impose registration and operational requirements on stablecoin issuers, and require them to publicly disclose their reserve assets.
AML / KYC
UK Launches Global Initiative to Enhance Corporate Transparency
18/04/2024
The UK government has announced a global call to action for increased transparency in company ownership.
Fintech / Regtech
FSC Korea to Modernise Network Separation Regulations
17/04/2024
A new task force held its inaugural meeting to discuss ways to update Korea’s network separation regulations to enable financial sector innovation.
AML / KYC
BNM Finalises Policy Requirements for Electronic KYC
17/04/2024
The policy document sets revised requirements and guidance for implementing e-KYC solutions in Malaysia’s financial sector.
AML / KYC
US, China Commence Meetings on AML, Financial Sector Resilience
16/04/2024
At the AML/CFT meetings, officials discussed virtual assets and beneficial ownership, with both sides agreeing to continue meeting regularly.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC Issues Guidance on Offering Hong Kong Funds in UAE
11/04/2024
The SFC published an information sheet providing guidance on how Hong Kong funds can be offered to investors in the DIFC and the UAE more broadly.
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