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.
Fintech / Regtech
WEF Releases White Paper Series on Digital Currency Governance
24/11/2021
The private sector can make critical contributions to CBDC design and development, says StanChart’s John Ho, who co-authored the papers.
Big Picture
FS-ISAC Offers Recommendations for Cyber Defence in 2022
21/11/2021
APAC financial institutions face threats from ransomware attacks, supply chain risks, and the resurgence of trojans and DDOS attacks.
Fintech / Regtech
A Regulatory Minefield: The Future of Digital Currency
18/11/2021
Digital currencies are the regulatory challenge of our time with significant upsides of financial inclusion, but also a minefield requiring careful navigation.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Asia’s Payments Landscape Shines at Singapore Fintech Festival
16/11/2021
The Asian fintech scene witnessed a raft of new announcements at this year’s Singapore Fintech Festival held from 8-12 November 2021.
ASEAN Sectoral Bodies Publish Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance
11/11/2021
The ASEAN Sectoral Bodies make inclusivity and credibility central to the regional taxonomy for sustainable finance.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS to Launch Decentralised Credentials Platform for Fintechs
09/11/2021
MAS is launching a decentralised platform that will help banks assess the credentials, compliance readiness and credibility of fintech firms.
Fintech / Regtech
Singapore to Deepen AI Capabilities in Financial Sector
09/11/2021
Singapore has pledged an additional S$180mn in additional AI research funding to enhance the financial sector’s AI capabilities.
Market Infrastructure
New Alliances Target Energy Infrastructure, Lower Emissions
05/11/2021
The GEAPP has committed $100bn to clean energy infrastructure. ADB announced a plan to finance early closures of coal plants in Indonesia and the Philippines.
ESG / Sustainability
Tokyo Revises Global City Vision, Pivots To Green Finance
04/11/2021
Tokyo has launched version 2.0 of its global financial city ambitions, with green financing and fintech becoming central pillars of its revised strategy.
Capital / Liquidity
MAS to Implement Contractual Recognition Requirement
03/11/2021
Singapore banks have three years to ensure their foreign law financial contracts recognise MAS’ temporary stay powers regarding termination rights.
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