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
Crypto / Digital Assets
UK Rejects Proposal to Regulate Crypto as Gambling
21/07/2023
The UK government and Treasury have rejected a parliamentary committee’s suggestion to regulate crypto trading and investment as gambling.
Capital / Liquidity
FSS Korea Cautions Securities Firms Against Real Estate-related Risks
21/07/2023
The financial watchdog met with local securities firms to assess and manage real estate-related risks amid concerns of rising overdue loans.
Enforcement
FSS Korea Steps Up Efforts to Eradicate Unfair Trading Practices
21/07/2023
The FSS governor pledges to crack down on any illegal activities in the capital market. A notice outlines misconduct at some investment firms.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI, NSE, BSE Revamp Framework for ESM Stocks
21/07/2023
The existing ESM framework had restricted the trading of ESM stocks to once a week. Under the new framework, trading can take place on all trading days.
AML / KYC
BaFin Appoints Special Monitor to Oversee AML Improvements at N26
21/07/2023
BaFin fined N26 in 2021 but says it still has deficiencies. N26 will be restricted to onboarding no more than 50,000 new customers per month until the deficiencies are resolved.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Total e-CNY Transactions Reach ¥1.8tr in China
19/07/2023
China’s digital yuan is gaining traction in domestic transactions, including in the aviation sector and in a Hong Kong shopping festival.
Securities / Derivatives
Bursa Malaysia Launches Programme to Incentivise ETF Trading
17/07/2023
The initiative is aimed at cultivating a vibrant ETF ecosystem and creating more opportunities for investors and traders.
Sanctions
UK Issues Sanctions Over Forced Deportation of Ukrainian Children by Russia
17/07/2023
The UK has imposed 14 new sanctions on Russian officials for their role in the forced deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia-based re-education camps.
Crypto / Digital Assets
ESMA, EBA Issues First Consultation Packages Relating to MiCA
17/07/2023
ESMA’s consultation covers conflicts of interest and consumer complaints. EBA’s consultation covers authorisation of stablecoin issuers.
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Allows SHFE to Launch Synthetic Rubber Futures, Options
15/07/2023
Increasing fluctuations in the price of synthetic rubber has made the demand for risk management “increasingly strong”, the SHFE said.
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