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
Securities / Derivatives
BNM Finalises Guidance for Wholesale Financial Market Conduct
04/01/2022
Market conduct risk assessments should be done at least annually, to serve as a systematic method for assessing susceptibility to misconduct and documenting mitigating actions or controls.
Philippine DOJ Signs MoU with BAP on Cybercrime Prevention
03/01/2022
The MoU aims to formalise the establishment of a collective, coordinated, and strategic cyber response within the banking industry.
HK Regulators to Assess Sales Practices of Tax-deductible Products
03/01/2022
A mystery shopping programme is being launched by the HKMA, MPFA and IA to assess the extent to which statutory and regulatory objectives are being met by intermediaries.
Market Infrastructure
BNM Revises Regulatory Framework for Money Services Businesses
03/01/2022
The draft rules cover governance arrangements, operational requirements, risk management and internal controls, and IT requirements.
ESG / Sustainability
FSC Korea Sets Out Work Programme for 2022
29/12/2021
The work plan focuses on measures to maintain financial stability, reduce debt risks, promote financial innovation, and enhance the FSC’s rules on network security.
Fintech / Regtech
KoFIU Completes Initial Review of VASP Business Registrations
24/12/2021
In all, 29 VASPs have been approved out of a total 42 that filed for registration by the 24 September deadline. Decisions on five entities are still pending.
Securities / Derivatives
Regulatory Limits on Fees Will Not Apply to Accredited Investors: SEBI
23/12/2021
SEBI has clarified that the fees charged to accredited investors will not be subject to caps specified in existing guidelines for investment advisors and portfolio managers.
Fintech / Regtech
Australian Treasury Confirms Plans to Expand Consumer Data Right
23/12/2021
Action initiation functionality will be applied first in the banking sector to enable the development of new, competitive and consumer-focused payment services.
ESG / Sustainability
RBA Warns of ‘Dire Consequences’ from Cyber and Climate Risks
23/12/2021
The RBA’s Jonathan Kearns said banks need to continue to address evolving risks, as they can morph into systemic risks with potentially dire consequences.
Fintech / Regtech
Australian Regulators Endorse Government Plans for Crypto Sector
22/12/2021
Australia’s Council of Financial Regulators have endorsed the Treasury’s plan to form a new working group on the regulation of the crypto-ecosystem.
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