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
UK Imposes New Sanctions Over “Sham Elections” in Ukraine
01/10/2023
The sanctions are a response to Russia’s attempts one year ago to use “falsified and illegitimate sham referendums” to annex sovereign Ukrainian land.
Enforcement
US Regulators Penalise Shinhan Bank for AML Violations
01/10/2023
The US subsidiary of South Korea’s Shinhan Bank will pay a USD 15 million penalty to settle cases from FinCEN, the FDIC, and NYDFS.
Enforcement
SFAT Upholds SFC’s Decision to Bar Ex-UBS Banker for Two Years
30/09/2023
The SFAT has upheld the SFC’s decision to prohibit Calvin Choi from re-entering the industry for two years.
Enforcement
Indian Lawmakers Demand Parliamentary Probe into Adani Group
29/09/2023
The Congress party says SEBI is reluctant to investigate the allegations against the Adani Group, one of the largest conglomerates in India.
Securities / Derivatives
India Considers Allowing Trading in Fractional Shares – Report
29/09/2023
Fractional shares could simplify investing for India’s retail investors and help address the market entry challenges they currently face.
Securities / Derivatives
Philippine SEC Eases Disclosure Rules for Public Offerings
28/09/2023
The “streamlined procedures” are part of the SEC’s efforts to encourage more companies to tap the capital markets.
Securities / Derivatives
SZSE to Revise Corporate Bond Issuance and Underwriting Rules
26/09/2023
SZSE has revised regulations covering the issuance, listing, underwriting and suitability management of corporate bonds.
FSB Identifies Data-related Challenges in Cross-Border Payments
26/09/2023
The FSB is developing recommendations to promote alignment and interoperability across data frameworks applicable to cross-border payments.
Big Picture
WEF Paper Proposes Four Actions to Enhance Cross-Border Payments
26/09/2023
The paper says improving regulatory interoperability can improve the efficiency, security and inclusiveness of cross-border payments, benefiting businesses and individuals.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI to Ease Debt Fundraising Rules for Large Corporates
26/09/2023
SEBI will remove the penalty for non-compliance with the requirement to raise 25 percent of their incremental borrowings through corporate bonds.
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