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
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Australia to Simplify, Enhance Financial Advice Rules
11/12/2023
The reforms aim to make financial advice more accessible, affordable and safe for consumers.
Sustainable Finance
Thailand Launches 22 ESG Funds to Support Sustainability Goals
08/12/2023
Investors can gain tax benefits by investing in the funds, which invest in Thai bonds or stocks that adhere to ESG criteria.
Data Privacy
Australia Passes Identity Verification Bill to Boost Privacy and Security
08/12/2023
The new legislation will require identity verification services to adhere to privacy and security standards and report breaches to the OAIC.
Data Privacy
Australian Treasury Releases New Enterprise Data Strategy
07/12/2023
The strategy outlines four key themes and actions to leverage data for timely, informed and influential policy advice.
Trading & Investment
Philippines: Trust Entities Allows to Access Primary Market for BSP Securities
01/12/2023
Trust entities have so far only been able to trade BSP securities in the secondary market. The change will help expand the investor base and market liquidity.
Data Privacy
OECD Issues Policy Paper on Open Finance Data Sharing
28/11/2023
The new paper analyses the potential impacts of data sharing frameworks in the financial sector and provides recommendations for their implementation.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Taiwan Banks Blocked TWD 5.5 billion in Fraud in 2023
28/11/2023
CTBC Bank, Cathay United Bank and Chunghwa Post each blocked more than 1,100 fraud attempts from Q1 to Q3.
Supervision & Enforcement
Chinese Police Launch Criminal Probe into Zhongzhi Group
27/11/2023
The announcement came just days after Zhongzhi, one of the largest conglomerates in China’s shadow finance sector, said it was insolvent.
Supervision & Enforcement
HK AFRC Bans Auditor for Life, Imposes HK$300,000 Fine
27/11/2023
A CPA has been penalised for falsely signing off 11 audit reports and providing misleading information to the HKICPA.
Anti-Money Laundering
EBA Consults on Travel Rule Guidelines for Funds and Crypto Transfers
27/11/2023
The EBA plans new guidelines to prevent the misuse of funds and crypto-assets transfers for illicit purposes, aligning with FATF standards.
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