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
Structural Regulation
China to Launch Pilot Programme to Promote IP-backed Loans
10/03/2025
Regulators have set out plans to implement a pilot programme for a new ecosystem for intellectual property finance.
Custody & Infrastructure
Taiwan FSC Implements New Crypto Custody Rule for VASPs
10/03/2025
Virtual asset custodians that meet international information security management standards can store up to 30% of client assets in hot wallets.
Credit Risk
Korea to Extend PF Loan Inspections to Smaller Savings Banks
07/03/2025
The joint FSS-KDIC inspections will examine internal controls, self-recovery plans and liquidity response capabilities of savings banks.
Reporting & Disclosures
China Issues Guidelines on Institutionalising Emissions Disclosures
06/03/2025
By 2027, authorities seek to have established basic policies and technical standards for voluntary GHG emissions disclosures by enterprises.
Payments & Settlements
PBOC Directs Chinese Banks to Lower Dollar Deposit Rates
06/03/2025
The move is aimed at deterring dollar hoarding and encouraging depositors to convert USD holdings into yuan.
Market Abuse
China Tightens Scrutiny on Offshore Listings, Use of Proceeds
05/03/2025
Chinese firms need approval to deploy proceeds from Hong Kong share sales overseas. Small cap listings in New York are also facing scrutiny.
Structural Regulation
China Eases Rule for HK and Macau FIs Investing in Mainland Insurers
03/03/2025
Hong Kong and Macau FIs no longer have to meet the $2bn asset requirement to invest in mainland Chinese insurance companies.
Structural Regulation
SET Proposes Relaxed Free Float Requirements to Attract Listings
03/03/2025
The Stock Exchange of Thailand proposes lower free float requirements for companies with a paid-up capital over THB 10 billion.
Trading & Investment
ACLEDA Becomes Intermediary for Cambodian Government Bonds
01/03/2025
ACLEDA Bank is the first commercial bank in Cambodia authorised to act as an intermediary for government securities.
Credit Risk
PBOC Urges FIs to Strengthen Support for Private Enterprises
01/03/2025
FIs are asked to strengthen their service capabilities, diversify financing channels, and increase their allocation of financial resources to private enterprises.
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