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
Myanmar Tightens Restrictions on Cash Withdrawals from Banks
23/11/2023
Customers are told they need to show strong evidence of need to make large withdrawals.
Anti-Money Laundering
Basel Institute on Governance “Cautiously Optimistic” Regarding Crypto Risks
23/11/2023
Criminal funds flowing through blockchains are “decreasing constantly” as a proportion of total value. Regulations in the world’s financial centres are becoming stronger.
Payments & Settlements
China Promotes Digital Services for Capital Account Business
23/11/2023
The PBOC and SAFE asked banks to provide digital services for capital account foreign exchange and cross-border RMB business.
Climate Risk
ECB Threatens Fines for Banks Lagging on Climate Risk
23/11/2023
The central bank has given about 20 banks individual deadlines to fix their shortcomings in managing climate and environmental risks.
Trading & Investment
Thai SEC Directs Stock Exchange to Tighten Short Selling Rules
23/11/2023
The regulator asked the SET to enforce stricter rules on short selling transactions, amid concerns of naked short selling in the market.
Payments & Settlements
China, Cambodia Sign Yuan Clearing Agreement
23/11/2023
The PBOC and the NBC have signed a memorandum of cooperation to facilitate financial transactions in yuan and enhance economic ties.
Cryptocurrency
Canada Starts Consultations on Crypto Asset Disclosure by Banks
23/11/2023
Canada’s banking regulator is seeking feedback on proposals to align with the BCBS framework for crypto asset disclosures.
Climate Risk
BCBS Addresses Challenges of Managing Climate-related Financial Risk
23/11/2023
BCBS newsletter discusses challenges relating to data availability and quality, capabilities and expertise, and climate scenario analysis.
Capital Adequacy
Citi Completes Sale of Indonesia Consumer Business to UOB
22/11/2023
UOB acquired Citi’s consumer banking operations in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
UK Reinsurance Brokers Settle FCPA Charges for Ecuador Bribes
21/11/2023
Tysers Insurance Brokers agreed to pay almost $47mn for bribing officials at Ecuadorian state-owned insurance companies.
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