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
Credit Risk
China’s NPL Bond Issuance Hits Record High in 2023
19/01/2024
Chinese banks securitised a record amount of bad loans in 2023 amid a property slump and economic slowdown.
Cybersecurity
Quantum Security Risks Loom for Financial Sector: WEF Report
19/01/2024
The WEF has released a report on the implications of quantum computing for the financial sector, highlighting the need for global collaboration and regulation.
Cryptocurrency
US IRS Clarifies Crypto Tax Reporting Rules
19/01/2024
The IRS and Treasury clarify that crypto tax reporting rules will require issuing regulations before it goes into effect, which could take years.
Sustainable Finance
ISDA Launches Clause Library for Sustainability-Linked Derivatives
19/01/2024
ISDA launches a digital platform with standard-form drafting options for key areas of SLD transactions.
Sustainable Finance
Bursa to Boost Solar Renewable Energy Certificates in Malaysia
19/01/2024
The partnership aims to support Malaysia’s renewable energy targets and respond to growing corporate demand for RECs.
Liquidity Risk
US Regulator to Propose New Short-term Liquidity Rules for Banks
19/01/2024
OCC to introduce new short-term liquidity rules for larger and midsize banks and promote the use of the Fed’s discount window.
Anti-Money Laundering
Former VP of US Bank Pleads Guilty to AML Violations
18/01/2024
Peter McVey helped high-risk customers evade the bank’s AML controls, violating the Bank Secrecy Act.
Market Abuse
Korea FSS Says Naked Short Selling Has ‘Significant Impact’
18/01/2024
Illegal short selling has a “significant impact” on certain stocks, the FSS said in response to concerns that its short-selling ban may not have been justified.
Payments & Settlements
Malaysia Issues Exposure Draft on Currency Processing Business
18/01/2024
The exposure draft covers key areas such as governance, operational requirements, risk management and IT requirements for currency processors.
Structural Regulation
US House Passes Three Finance Bills to Support Taiwan
16/01/2024
The bills aim to boost Taiwan’s role in the IMF, exclude China from key banking organisations, and push for more […]
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