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
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
China Targets Regulatory, Banking Officials in New Corruption Probes
26/06/2024
Among the new targets are former officials from the CSRC, NFRA, Agricultural Bank of China, ICBC and Citi Group.
Market Abuse
Japan FSA Orders MUFG Units to Correct Control Deficiencies
26/06/2024
The MUFG units breached Japan’s “firewall” regulations by sharing non-public client information without authorisation, the FSA said.
Sustainable Finance
Pacific Island Nations Commit to Inclusive Green Finance
25/06/2024
The central banks of seven Pacific island nations signed a roadmap committing them to working together to boost inclusive green finance as a priority.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
New Industry Anti-fraud Platfom in Taiwan Yields Results: FSC
25/06/2024
The platform, established to prevent unathorised bank transfers, identified 136 suspicious accounts in the first month of operation.
Trading & Investment
Nasdaq Scrutinising IPO Applicants from China, Hong Kong
25/06/2024
Nasdaq officials have reportedly been inquiring into the identities and independence of pre-IPO investors of Chinese and Hong Kong companies seeking to list in the US.
Anti-Money Laundering
South Korea Enhances Reporting Requirements for VASPs
25/06/2024
The revisions supplement changes that were approved in March, in anticipation of the new Virtual Asset User Protection Act coming into force next month.
Credit Risk
HKMA Consults on Revised Credit Risk Mitigation Guidelines
24/06/2024
The revised SPM module is expanded compared to the 2001 version, aimed at strengthening banks’ management of collateral or guarantees.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Korea: FSS Governor Calls For Culture Change at Banks
23/06/2024
The call for action from FSS Governor Lee Bok-hyun comes in response to multiple mis-selling and embezzlement cases in the banking sector.
Structural Regulation
China Give Small Banks Deadline to Establish Wealth Management Subsidiary
22/06/2024
The NFRA has reportedly given small banks until 2026 to establish a separate subsidiary if they wish to continue selling wealth management products.
Custody & Infrastructure
Korea FSS Releases Findings from Consultations With VASPs
20/06/2024
The FSS identified some deficiencies, including issues relating to the segregation of user assets, cold wallet management, and internal controls.
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