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
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.
Crypto / Digital Assets
FSB Takes Stock of Progress to Regulate ‘Global Stablecoins’
08/10/2021
The FSB highlights concerns that new regulatory regimes for global stablecoins could give rise to regulatory arbitrage and harmful market fragmentation.
Fintech / Regtech
Etrading Software Opens Registration for Digital Token Identifiers
08/10/2021
The new DTI Registry went live in July. Identifiers have already been issued for the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market cap.
AML / KYC
First Taiwan Crypto Exchange Reports on AML Compliance
07/10/2021
Eight crypto exchanges were asked to submit AML compliance statements to the regulator by the end of November.
Market Infrastructure
Singapore Launches New Cybersecurity Strategy
06/10/2021
The strategy is underpinned by two foundational enablers: the development of a more vibrant cybersecurity ecosystem, and a more robust cyber workforce.
Fintech / Regtech
ISDA to Develop Standard Documentation for Crypto Derivatives
06/10/2021
ISDA CEO Scott O’Malia says a new working group has been formed to develop standard documentation for crypto derivatives.
Big Picture
Lack of Crypto Regulation Presents Financial Stability Risk: IMF
05/10/2021
The IMF says more coordination among national regulators is needed to ensure effective enforcement, reduce regulatory arbitrage, and enhance monitoring of the crypto ecosystem.
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