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
Anti-Money Laundering
FSA Launches AML Probe into Tokyo’s Kiraboshi Bank
25/04/2024
The bank did not perform checks on around 80 large remittances made by a customer over less than two months, despite the suspicious circumstances.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Thai Police to Return $3.4m in Seized Assets to Crypto Fraud Victims
25/04/2024
The assets were confiscated from two gambling websites that were linked to a cryptocurrency fraud scheme; 23 suspects were arrested.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
US SEC Asks Court to Force Terraform Labs and Founder to Pay $5.3b
25/04/2024
The SEC argues that Terraform Labs and Do Kwon have not shown remorse for their conduct and are likely to commit additional violations.
Structural Regulation
China to Revise Securities Investment Fund Law – Report
25/04/2024
CSRC is working on revisions to China’s securities investment fund law to improve protections for investors and reduce capital market risks.
Market Risk
Japanese Banks Resilient Despite Interest Rate, Real Estate Risks
25/04/2024
BOJ said Japanese banks can withstand various financial stresses, but vulnerabilities warrant close monitoring.
Anti-Money Laundering
EU Parliament Adopts AMLD6 and Related Regulations
25/04/2024
The legislation now awaits formal adoption by the European Council before being published in the EU’s Official Journal.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Global Operation Takes Down ‘LabHost’ Cybercrime Service
25/04/2024
LabHost offered a service since 2021 that enabled over 10,000 cybercriminals to create fake websites and conduct phishing campaigns.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
US Hedge Fund Sues Over Credit Suisse AT1 Bond Losses
25/04/2024
The lawsuit accuses Credit Suisse’s CEO and former Chairman of misrepresenting the bank’s liquidity position while it was facing a deposit run.
Payments & Settlements
RBA Offers Analysis on Interlinking Fast Payment Systems
25/04/2024
The RBA’s analysis aims to inform future discussions about the potential for interlinking the NPP to fast payment systems in other countries.
Anti-Money Laundering
US DOJ Proposes 36-Month Prison Sentence for Binance Founder
25/04/2024
The DOJ said the sentence must be significant to effectively punish Changpeng Zhao and to deter others who are tempted to break US laws.
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