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
APRA Finalises Updates to EFS Reporting Standards
31/01/2024
The revised standards apply to reporting periods ending on or after 30 June. The updated Priority Listing for Data Items apply to reporting periods ending after 31 October.
AML / KYC
Italy Busts $1.9bn Tax Fraud Scheme Involving Chinese Shadow Banks
30/01/2024
Italian police uncover a tax fraud involving false invoices and Chinese underground banks, seizing assets worth EUR 350 million.
AML / KYC
India Gives Offshore Funds Time to Disclose Investors
26/01/2024
SEBI is reportedly allowing offshore funds seven months to disclose the identities of their investors before they are forced to liquidate their holdings.
Big Picture
CFA Institute Report Examines Finfluencer Phenomenon
26/01/2024
A new report examines the role and impact of financial influencers on social media platforms and the implications for investment firms and regulators.
AML / KYC
UK to Implement First Phase of Economic Crime Act
26/01/2024
UK outlines first set of measures under Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act to enhance transparency and accountability of companies.
Capital / Liquidity
FSS Korea Warns Brokers on Real Estate Project Financing Risks
26/01/2024
FSS governor criticised the brokerage industry for its heavy reliance on risky and speculative real estate project financing activities.
Capital / Liquidity
ECB Asks Banks to Monitor Social Media for Liquidity Risks
26/01/2024
The ECB has asked some banks to set up teams to monitor social media platforms for negative sentiment that could trigger a bank run.
Fintech / Regtech
South Korea to Ease Regulations for P2P Lending Platforms
25/01/2024
The FSC announces plans to ease regulations and support the growth of the P2P lending industry.
Market Infrastructure
BGC Group Wins CFTC Approval to Challenge CME Dominance
25/01/2024
BGC Group won approval to operate an exchange for US Treasury and SOFR futures and deliver competition across the CME’s US interest rate complex.
Capital / Liquidity
CME, DTCC Launch Enhanced Treasury Cross-Margining Arrangement
25/01/2024
The new cross-margining arrangement will offer capital savings for clearing members, and improve the efficiency and resilience of the overall Treasury market.
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