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
Taiwan Enhances Fund Manager Rules on Conflict of Interests
22/02/2024
The FSC introduced seven new and refined six existing measures to prevent conflicts of interest involving managers of investment trusts.
Market Data & Technology
EU Adopts New Rules to Enhance Market Data Access
22/02/2024
The amendments to MiFIR and MiFID II will enable the establishment of EU-wide consolidated tapes and ban payment for order flow.
Structural Regulation
EU Removes Four Jurisdictions from Tax Blacklist
22/02/2024
Hong Kong was also removed from the EU’s state-of-play document for making further improvements to its tax policies.
Credit Risk
Korean Mutual Finance Firms Required to Increase Loan Loss Provisions
21/02/2024
A higher loan loss provisioning ratio will apply to exposures to the construction and real estate industries.
Stablecoins
UK Seeking to Introduce Stablecoin, Staking Rules Within Six Months
21/02/2024
The UK government is “pushing very hard” to enact the new rules as soon as possible, Economic Secretary Bim Afolami said.
Trading & Investment
Indonesia OJK Outlines Plans for Developing Capital Market
21/02/2024
OJK plans measures to increase retail investor participation, boost market liquidity, and introduce new derivatives products.
Structural Regulation
BSP to Ease FX Market Access for Nonresident Investors
21/02/2024
The BSP will remove the need for foreign investors to submit a registration document to access FX from the domestic banking system.
Sustainable Finance
Thai SEC Proposes Principles for “Green Investment Trusts”
20/02/2024
The SEC aims to use GITs as a tool to encourage investment in projects that conserve or preserve the environment.
Credit Risk
FSS Korea Sanctions Lotte Insurance for Poor Risk Management
20/02/2024
Lotte Insurance is asked to prepare a comprehensive liquidity management plan and strengthen its stress tests for alternative investments.
Credit Risk
Korea Unveils $57b Corporate Financing Support Package
20/02/2024
South Korea announced measures to provide tailored funding support for high-tech, middle market and distressed enterprises.
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