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
Trading & Investment
China Targets Capital Markets Growth Through Tech Investments
12/03/2025
The CSRC will improve listing standards to accommodate tech ventures. The PBOC launched a dedicated “Tech Board” in the bond market.
Sustainable Finance
Thailand Plans Voluntary Carbon Trading Market by 2027
11/03/2025
Thailand plans to launch a voluntary carbon market with a 15 percent offset limit in 2027, aiming for a comprehensive trading system by 2030.
Trading & Investment
Korea Completes Regulatory Changes for Resuming Short Selling
11/03/2025
The FSC will temporarily expand its designation system for stocks with overheated short selling to mitigate volatility when the ban is lifted on 31 March.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
FSS Korea Calls on FIs to Bolster Consumer Protection Measures
10/03/2025
The FSS urged financial firms to take a responsible attitude towards consumer rights, and conduct self-inspections on their consumer protection systems.
Trading & Investment
Philippine Fund Managers Step Closer to Bond Repos
10/03/2025
Fund managers in the Philippines are a step closer to being able to participate in government securities repo transactions.
Structural Regulation
China to Launch Pilot Programme to Promote IP-backed Loans
10/03/2025
Regulators have set out plans to implement a pilot programme for a new ecosystem for intellectual property finance.
Custody & Infrastructure
Taiwan FSC Implements New Crypto Custody Rule for VASPs
10/03/2025
Virtual asset custodians that meet international information security management standards can store up to 30% of client assets in hot wallets.
Credit Risk
Korea to Extend PF Loan Inspections to Smaller Savings Banks
07/03/2025
The joint FSS-KDIC inspections will examine internal controls, self-recovery plans and liquidity response capabilities of savings banks.
Reporting & Disclosures
China Issues Guidelines on Institutionalising Emissions Disclosures
06/03/2025
By 2027, authorities seek to have established basic policies and technical standards for voluntary GHG emissions disclosures by enterprises.
Payments & Settlements
PBOC Directs Chinese Banks to Lower Dollar Deposit Rates
06/03/2025
The move is aimed at deterring dollar hoarding and encouraging depositors to convert USD holdings into yuan.
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