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
Market Abuse
MAS Imposes Five-Year Ban on Former Nech Capital Trader
25/09/2024
The former trader executed trades between Nech Capital’s accounts and those of his relatives, causing losses to his employer.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
SFC Imposes Six Month Ban on Former Goldman Trader
25/09/2024
The former trader tried to dishonestly conceal a trade execution error, in breach of the Code of Conduct.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
SFC Suspends Ever-Long Securities Director for Sponsor Failures
25/09/2024
The SFC said the former RO breached the Code of Conduct and failed to exercise due skill, care, and diligence in sponsor work.
Capital Adequacy
US Fed’s Basel III Plan Faces Pushback From FDIC – Report
24/09/2024
Fed Vice Chair Michael Barr’s proposal has been met with resistance from at least three FDIC directors.
Anti-Money Laundering
Danske Bank Settles French Money Laundering Probe
23/09/2024
Danske Bank will pay €6.33mn to settle a probe by French authorities into the bank’s now-shuttered Estonian operations.
CBDCs
UK Banks Complete Experimental Phase of Digital Money Project
20/09/2024
UK Finance and its member banks have successfully completed the experimental phase of a tokenisation and CBDC platform.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
US Firm Deere & Co Fined $10m in Thailand Bribery Case
13/09/2024
The company’s subsidiary paid bribes to Thai officials to win government contracts and employees at another company to win sales.
Market Risk
PBOC Starts Stress Testing FIs to Assess Bond Risks
29/08/2024
The stress tests will assess whether banks can withstand significant drops in bond prices, which could result if yields suddenly rise.
Sustainable Finance
Vietnam to Pilot Carbon Credit Exchange in 2025
28/08/2024
HNX and VSD are asked to launch a pilot carbon credit exchange in 2025, to help Vietnam achieve its net-zero emissions by 2050.
Structural Regulation
Korea’s Corporate Value-Up Plan Facing Low Participation
26/08/2024
Companies are reportedly being cautious due to concerns about the economic environment and uncertainty about whether the tax incentives will pass.
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