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
Structural Regulation
AFI Members Sign ‘Manila Manifesto’ to Boost Financial Inclusion
14/09/2023
Members of the Alliance for Financial Inclusion pledged to work with global standard setters to promote financial inclusion.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Orders Brickwork Ratings to Revamp Board, Rating Process
13/09/2023
SEBI initially tried to cancel Brickwork’s credit rating agency licence but the order was quashed on appeal and SEBI was directed to issue a fresh order.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
RBI Sets 30-day Deadline for Lenders to Return Property Documents
13/09/2023
The RBI directed regulated entities to release all original property documents to customers within 30 days after personal loans are fully repaid.
Supervision & Enforcement
Taiwan FSC Warns Against Unapproved Overseas Insurance Products
13/09/2023
The FSC reminds the public of the risks and legal consequences of buying overseas insurance products that have not been approved by local authorities.
Payments & Settlements
Myanmar to Start Accepting Russian Mir Cards Next Month – Report
13/09/2023
Mir cards, established by the Central Bank of Russia, will be used in Myanmar as part of the military junta’s efforts to stabilise the kyat.
Market Abuse
Thai SEC Charges Four Brokerage Execs for Stock Manipulation
13/09/2023
Criminal charges were filed against four executives of a brokerage firm, including its CEO, for manipulating prices during a 2018 IPO.
Trading & Investment
Taiwan to Tighten Rules on ETF Dividend Payouts – Report
13/09/2023
The FSC has received complaints from investors in high-dividend ETFs about the so-called ‘earnings equalisation mechanism’.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Turkish Court Sentences Crypto Founder to 11,000 Year Jail Term
08/09/2023
The founder of Thodex and his two siblings were sentenced for fraud, money laundering and leading a criminal organisation.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
SEBI Asks AIF Industry to Develop Governance Code
07/09/2023
The code would aim to address issues such as conflicted transactions, disclosure standards, valuation practices, and interpretation of regulations.
Trading & Investment
Indian REITs Form Industry Body to Promote Industry Growth
05/09/2023
Four listed REITs have established a new association to advance the growth and development of the REITs sector.
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