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
Sanctions
US, China Hold First Meetings of New Working Groups
25/10/2023
The US “frankly raised” areas of concern at the first economic and financial working group meetings with Chinese officials.
Enforcement
Philippines: Immigration Officer Jailed for Falsifying Wirecard COO Travel Records
25/10/2023
The immigration officer was sentenced to nine years in prison for tampering with travel records for Jan Marsalek, who is wanted by INTERPOL.
Enforcement
Authorities Take Down Ragnar Locker Ransomware Gang
25/10/2023
Europol said a joint operation resulted in the arrest of the main perpetrator behind the ransomware group and the takedown of its infrastructure.
Fintech / Regtech
Australian Fintech Consortium Launches Solution to Tackle Verification and Identity Theft
25/10/2023
AP+ launches ConnectID, a service that lets customers verify their identity without oversharing their data, becoming the first non-government accredited […]
Fintech / Regtech
Europol Explores How Quantum Computing Will Impact Law Enforcement
24/10/2023
Europol report says law enforcement agencies need to build up their knowledge and transition to post-quantum cryptography.
Capital / Liquidity
BNM is Assessing First Recovery Plans of Malaysian Banks
24/10/2023
BNM will engage with banks in the coming months on their recovery plans. Vulnerable banks may be asked to make business strategy changes.
AML / KYC
UK FCA Urges Firms to Strengthen Anti-Money Mule Controls
23/10/2023
The FCA published findings from a review of the systems and controls payment account providers have in place to detect and prevent money mule activity.
BNM Earmarks MYR 600m for SMEs in Four Priority Segments
21/10/2023
BNM announces funding and grants for SMEs in four segments to help MSMEs participate in key national initiatives.
ESG / Sustainability
Super Funds Urged to Ensure Accurate Sustainable Finance Disclosures
21/10/2023
At a roundtable, APRA and ASIC asked super fund trustees to prepare for mandatory climate-related financial disclosure requirements.
Capital / Liquidity
ECB Publishes Guidance on Counterparty Credit Risk Management
21/10/2023
Banks dealing with hedge funds and family offices should set up daily monitoring and additional risk control processes to manage those CCR exposures.
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