Mark Johnston

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    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

    AML / KYC

    BNM Unveils Initial Findings of Malaysia National Risk Assessment

    05/12/2021

    BNM is using technology to improve its risk-based supervision, intelligence analysis, data science techniques and off-site surveillance.

    Fintech / Regtech

    JPX Creates New Subsidiary to Accelerate Market Innovation

    04/12/2021

    The new subsidiary will enable JPX to accelerate its work to diversify its businesses, advance the sophistication of its services, and improve market efficiency.

    ESG / Sustainability

    BOJ Outlines Three ‘Essential’ Elements of Climate Response

    03/12/2021

    BOJ governor Haruhiko Kuroda discussed scenario analysis, sustainable finance, and enhanced disclosures.

    Market Infrastructure

    Wealth Connect to be Refined, Expanded Over Time: HKMA

    01/12/2021

    Account opening by attestation is expected to be piloted for the WMC’s Northbound scheme, allowing Hong Kong investors to participate without having to travel.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Japan FSA Calls for Sharper Focus on ‘Transition’ Concept

    29/11/2021

    The FSA’s Satoshi Ikeda says corporate disclosures need to capture genuine progressive efforts towards achieving carbon net zero, not just point-in-time snapshots.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore Strengthens Financial Connectivity with Chongqing

    25/11/2021

    Ten MOUs were signed between Singapore and Chongqing banks and industry bodies at the 4th China-Singapore (Chongqing) Connectivity Financial Summit.

    Enforcement

    MAS Considers ‘Appropriate Supervisory Actions’ After DBS Outage

    24/11/2021

    MAS considering “appropriate supervisory actions” following two days of digital services disruption at DBS Bank.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Philippine SEC Issues Draft Rules for Online Lenders, Fintechs

    24/11/2021

    The SEC is seeking a greater degree of regulatory oversight for fintech firms and digital lenders to address “abusive and predatory practices”.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Cryptocurrencies No Longer On The Fringes, says ASIC Chair

    24/11/2021

    ASIC chair Joe Longo sees crypto as no longer on the fringes of the financial services industry, but cautions investors against involvement.

    Fintech / Regtech

    WEF Releases White Paper Series on Digital Currency Governance

    24/11/2021

    The private sector can make critical contributions to CBDC design and development, says StanChart’s John Ho, who co-authored the papers.

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