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
Market Abuse
India Gives Offshore Funds Time to Disclose Investors
26/01/2024
SEBI is reportedly allowing offshore funds seven months to disclose the identities of their investors before they are forced to liquidate their holdings.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
CFA Institute Report Examines Finfluencer Phenomenon
26/01/2024
A new report examines the role and impact of financial influencers on social media platforms and the implications for investment firms and regulators.
Anti-Money Laundering
UK to Implement First Phase of Economic Crime Act
26/01/2024
UK outlines first set of measures under Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act to enhance transparency and accountability of companies.
Credit Risk
FSS Korea Warns Brokers on Real Estate Project Financing Risks
26/01/2024
FSS governor criticised the brokerage industry for its heavy reliance on risky and speculative real estate project financing activities.
Liquidity Risk
ECB Asks Banks to Monitor Social Media for Liquidity Risks
26/01/2024
The ECB has asked some banks to set up teams to monitor social media platforms for negative sentiment that could trigger a bank run.
Trading & Investment
South Korea to Ease Regulations for P2P Lending Platforms
25/01/2024
The FSC announces plans to ease regulations and support the growth of the P2P lending industry.
Trading & Investment
BGC Group Wins CFTC Approval to Challenge CME Dominance
25/01/2024
BGC Group won approval to operate an exchange for US Treasury and SOFR futures and deliver competition across the CME’s US interest rate complex.
Clearing & Post-Trade
CME, DTCC Launch Enhanced Treasury Cross-Margining Arrangement
25/01/2024
The new cross-margining arrangement will offer capital savings for clearing members, and improve the efficiency and resilience of the overall Treasury market.
Cybersecurity
UK Government Seeks Feedback on Cyber Governance Code
25/01/2024
The government said that cyber threats should be prioritised as a key business risk, alongside financial and legal challenges.
Cryptocurrency
FSB Workplan Includes Global Push to Implement Crypto Rules
25/01/2024
FSB said that implementation of its recommendations for crypto assets and careful monitoring are essential for the crypto market.
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