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
Indonesia OJK Outlines Plans for Developing Capital Market
21/02/2024
OJK plans measures to increase retail investor participation, boost market liquidity, and introduce new derivatives products.
BSP to Ease FX Market Access for Nonresident Investors
21/02/2024
The BSP will remove the need for foreign investors to submit a registration document to access FX from the domestic banking system.
ESG / Sustainability
Thai SEC Proposes Principles for “Green Investment Trusts”
20/02/2024
The SEC aims to use GITs as a tool to encourage investment in projects that conserve or preserve the environment.
Enforcement
FSS Korea Sanctions Lotte Insurance for Poor Risk Management
20/02/2024
Lotte Insurance is asked to prepare a comprehensive liquidity management plan and strengthen its stress tests for alternative investments.
Capital / Liquidity
Korea Unveils $57b Corporate Financing Support Package
20/02/2024
South Korea announced measures to provide tailored funding support for high-tech, middle market and distressed enterprises.
Enforcement
JPMorgan to Pay $350m in Fines for Trade Surveillance Gaps
20/02/2024
The bank said certain trading and order data was not feeding into its trade surveillance platforms.
Taiwan FSC Hails Loan Incentive Programme a Success
20/02/2024
The incentive programme has boosted lending to the six core strategic industries that were identified by the government in 2021.
Market Infrastructure
SIFMA Backs Lawsuit Against SEC Over CAT Funding Model
19/02/2024
SIFMA and others say the SEC has unlawfully imposed “massive costs” on broker-dealers and investors by adopting a revised CAT funding model.
Enforcement
BaFin Warns Deutsche Bank Over Transaction Monitoring Systems
19/02/2024
The mandate of a special monitor appointed in 2018 is being extended until end-October to oversee efforts to enhance the bank’s systems for processing transaction data.
Securities / Derivatives
Japan to Allow Mutual Funds to Invest in Unlisted Shares
19/02/2024
The move will allow retail investors to buy into early stage startups, which will also gain access to more funding prior to an IPO.
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