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
Social Media Posts May Breach Market Abuse Rules: ESMA
09/02/2024
ESMA has warned social media users that they might be breaching the EU’s Market Abuse Regulation by posting investment recommendations online.
Clearing & Post-Trade
US SEC Approves Rule Change to Shift Municipal Bonds to T+1
08/02/2024
The amendment promotes the completion of allocations, confirmations, and affirmations by the end of trade date for municipal securities transactions.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
FSS Korea Warns of Stern Measures for Financial Misconduct
07/02/2024
FSS Korea warns of stern repercussions for misconduct by financial firms, excessive risk-taking, and high fees and interest rates.
Emerging Prudential Risks
APRA Finalises Updates to EFS Reporting Standards
31/01/2024
The revised standards apply to reporting periods ending on or after 30 June. The updated Priority Listing for Data Items apply to reporting periods ending after 31 October.
Anti-Money Laundering
Italy Busts $1.9bn Tax Fraud Scheme Involving Chinese Shadow Banks
30/01/2024
Italian police uncover a tax fraud involving false invoices and Chinese underground banks, seizing assets worth EUR 350 million.
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.
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