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

    ESG / Sustainability

    Japan Developing Certification Framework For ESG Related Bonds

    29/10/2021

    Japan’s FSA will also formulate codes of conduct for ESG evaluation organisations, covering transparency, fairness, and good governance.

    Market Infrastructure

    SGX Opens GIFT City Office Ahead of India Trading Link Launch

    27/10/2021

    The new office will house a data centre referred to as GIFT Data Connect. The NSE-SGX GIFT City Connect is expected to be fully-operational by January 2022.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA, PBOC Agree to Link Regulatory Sandbox Across Borders

    22/10/2021

    The arrangement will facilitate cross-border financial innovation in the Greater Bay Area and strengthen supervisory exchanges.

    Enforcement

    CFTC Fines Tether as US Regulators Scrutinise Crypto Markets

    21/10/2021

    The CFTC has fined Tether $41mn and Bitfinex’s parent $1.5mn. Meanwhile New York prosecutors have directed two crypto lending platforms to cease operations.

    Big Picture

    Crypto Asset Regulation “A Matter Of Urgency”, says BOE

    18/10/2021

    Deputy governor Jon Cunliffe says a “plausible scenario” involving a collapse in crypto-asset prices would have financial stability implications.

    Market Infrastructure

    PBOC Tightens Rules on Use of Payment Acceptance Terminals

    17/10/2021

    The geographical location of bank card and barcode payment acceptance terminals must be established and monitored to ensure consistency with the merchant’s registered location.

    Fintech / Regtech

    PBOC Vows to Fill Gaps in FinTech Regulation

    14/10/2021

    Governor Yi Gang says the PBOC will continue to strengthen its supervision of fintech companies, while also improving policy transparency and predictability.

    Market Infrastructure

    EBA Clearing, SWIFT, TCH Collaborate on Cross-Border Payments

    12/10/2021

    A POC has been completed that uses existing payment systems in the US and Europe to achieve synchronised settlements in cross-border payments.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Announces Fraud Theme for Fourth Sandbox Cohort

    12/10/2021

    The RBI said ‘prevention and mitigation of financial frauds’ will be the theme for the fourth regulatory sandbox cohort.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Malaysia SC Orders Decentralised Exchanges to Halt Operations

    10/10/2021

    Entities interested in operating a decentralised exchange in Malaysia should apply to be registered as an RMO, the SC said.

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