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-Money Laundering
Nigeria Detains Binance Execs After Inviting Them for Dialogue
13/03/2024
Two Binance executives have been detained in Nigeria following a visit to the country at the request of its government.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Montenegro Approves Extradition of Do Kwon to South Korea
11/03/2024
Do Kwon now faces extradition to South Korea rather than the US after 23 March following a new court ruling.
Anti-Money Laundering
UK Launches Action Plan to Combat Money Muling
10/03/2024
The UK government has announced a 22-point action plan to disrupt money mule activity and support exploited victims.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Final Rules, Guidance Issued for Australia’s New Accountability Regime
08/03/2024
The Minister Rules, Regulator Rules, Transitional Rules, ADI key functions descriptions, and reporting form instructions have been finalised.
Market Abuse
Thailand SEC Penalises 15 for Manipulating Stock Prices
08/03/2024
The individuals were collectively fined a total $1.82mn and prohibited from serving as directors or executives of any securities company for varying periods.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Korea to Revise Fee System for Early Repayment of Loans
05/03/2024
The changes will prohibit lenders from imposing early repayment fees that exceed the actual costs incurred by prepayment of loans.
Cryptocurrency
Taiwan to Propose Draft Crypto BIll in September
05/03/2024
The bill aims to create comprehensive regulations for the crypto industry, improve investor protections, and address risks to the traditional financial system.
Reporting & Disclosures
JPX Develops Method to Automate TCFD Disclosure Checks
05/03/2024
Large language models are used evaluate securities reports to check whether recommended TCFD disclosures were made.
Structural Regulation
Thailand to Open Applications for Virtual Bank Licences in March
05/03/2024
The Bank of Thailand aims to grant three virtual bank licences by mid-2025, with a view to seeing services launch in 2026.
Reporting & Disclosures
Shanghai Bourse to Launch ESG Index for STAR Market
04/03/2024
The index will track the ESG performance of 50 listed companies on the STAR Market, using a comprehensive evaluation system.
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