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
Capital / Liquidity
US Banks Push Back Against Proposed Higher Capital Requirements
14/07/2023
Higher capital requirements being considered could make it more difficult to provide credit to the economy, banks say.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Tightens Disclosure Norms for Listed Companies
14/07/2023
The new disclosure norms by SEBI aim to enhance transparency and accountability in corporate governance practices of listed entities.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Stablecoins Threaten Policy Sovereignty, Says RBI Deputy Governor
14/07/2023
Stablecoins are only beneficial to linked economies, such as the US and Europe, but not to India, said T Rabi Sankar.
AML / KYC
BOT Offers Update on Implementation of Anti-Fraud Measures
14/07/2023
Banks have stopped sending links via SMS, email, and social media. Mobile banking users are also restricted to using just one device.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US SEC Accepts Application from BlackRock to List Spot Bitcoin ETF
14/07/2023
The US SEC’s acceptance of BlackRock’s proposal marks the commencement of an official review of other Bitcoin ETF applications.
Market Infrastructure
BSP Issues Draft Guidelines on Operational Resilience
14/07/2023
Financial institutions should be able to demonstrate that they can continue to render critical operations through significant disruptions.
Enforcement
UK FCA Fines Bastion Capital Over Cum-Ex Trades
13/07/2023
The UK FCA imposed a GBP 2.45 million fine on a former broker that executed over GBP 70 billion worth of fraudulent trades.
AML / KYC
UAE Becomes First Arab Country to Join APG as Observer
13/07/2023
A delegation from the UAE participated as an observer in the APG forum in Vancouver earlier this month. Other observers include the UK, France, and Germany.
China’s NFRA Warns Consumers of Fake Financial Regulator Scams
13/07/2023
NFRA has issued a risk alert to inform consumers of various fraudulent schemes involving impersonation of financial regulators and their staff.
BSP Issues New Rules on Bank Stockholders’ Fitness and Propriety
13/07/2023
The draft circular sets out the criteria and approval process for bank stockholders, aiming to ensure their fitness and propriety.
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