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
Trading & Investment
TFX Consults on Termination of Three-Month Euroyen Futures
25/04/2024
TFX seeks public comments on the termination of trading for three-month Euroyen futures by 7 May 2024.
Capital Adequacy
Taiwan FSC Penalises Shin Kong Financial Holding and Subsidiary
25/04/2024
Shin Kong Life Insurance’s capital adequacy ratios fell below the required minimum. Its capital increase plan lacked specificity and timelines.
Cybersecurity
LSEG’s World-Check Data Breached by Hackers – Reports
24/04/2024
Hackers claim they have stolen data from LSEG’s World-Check database and have threatened to release records.
Anti-Money Laundering
Commerzbank Fined in Germany for AML Violations
24/04/2024
BaFin said Commerzbank was slow to update customer data and inadequately applied enhanced due diligence requirements.
Alternative Markets
Malaysia to Introduce ‘Golden Pass’ for Venture Capital Firms
24/04/2024
The Golden Pass will reduce VC registration time from 6 to 2 weeks. The employment pass vetting process is also being enhanced.
Anti-Money Laundering
HK Customs Busts $230m Crypto Money Laundering Scheme
23/04/2024
Three suspects were arrested for orchestrating over 1,000 dubious transactions through 18 bank accounts linked to shell companies.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
HK Police Offers Update on JPEX Fraud Investigation
23/04/2024
A total 72 individuals have been arrested and HKD 228 million worth of assets have been seized in connection with JPEX.
Anti-Money Laundering
FATF Ministers Pledge Stronger Measures Against Financial Crime
23/04/2024
The FATF has published a Ministers’ Declaration to reinforce their commitment to combating financial crime.
Stablecoins
Two US Senators Propose New Payment Stablecoin Bill
19/04/2024
The proposed legislation would impose registration and operational requirements on stablecoin issuers, and require them to publicly disclose their reserve assets.
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.
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