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
KYC & CDD
UK Launches Global Initiative to Enhance Corporate Transparency
18/04/2024
The UK government has announced a global call to action for increased transparency in company ownership.
Cloud & Infrastructure
FSC Korea to Modernise Network Separation Regulations
17/04/2024
A new task force held its inaugural meeting to discuss ways to update Korea’s network separation regulations to enable financial sector innovation.
KYC & CDD
BNM Finalises Policy Requirements for Electronic KYC
17/04/2024
The policy document sets revised requirements and guidance for implementing e-KYC solutions in Malaysia’s financial sector.
Anti-Money Laundering
US, China Commence Meetings on AML, Financial Sector Resilience
16/04/2024
At the AML/CFT meetings, officials discussed virtual assets and beneficial ownership, with both sides agreeing to continue meeting regularly.
Structural Regulation
SFC Issues Guidance on Offering Hong Kong Funds in UAE
11/04/2024
The SFC published an information sheet providing guidance on how Hong Kong funds can be offered to investors in the DIFC and the UAE more broadly.
Anti-Money Laundering
Mossack Fonseca Trial Commences in Panama Over 2016 Document Leak
10/04/2024
The founders and other former representatives, lawyers and ex-employees of Mossack Fonseca face money laundering charges for a corruption scheme in Brazil.
Structural Regulation
FSS Korea Launches New Registration System for Investment Firms
02/04/2024
The new system will streamline the registration process for prospective financial investment businesses and eliminate the need for physical documents.
AI Risk & Governance
Korea Launches “Financial Sector AI Council” to Drive GenAI Adoption
01/04/2024
The ‘Financial Sector AI Council’ will serve as a platform to promote the safe use of GenAI in the finance industry, while addressing regulatory challenges.
Emerging Prudential Risks
Korea Unveils Several New Initiatives to Finance Businesses
30/03/2024
The new financial support measures are aimed at supporting SMEs, vulnerable businesses, regional revitalisation projects, and technology firms.
Cryptocurrency
Taiwan Approves Establishment of Local Crypto Industry Association
29/03/2024
The association will be responsible for formulating industry norms, advocating compliant operations, and improving industry self-discipline.
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