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
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
US DOJ Charges Russian Hacker for LockBit Ransomware Attacks
22/06/2023
Ruslan Astamirov is the third person to be charged over the LockBit ransomware variant. A global cybersecurity advisory has also been issued.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Terra Founder Jailed for Four Months in Montenegro
22/06/2023
Do Kwon and another former Terra executive were arrested in Montenegro in March for possessing fake passports.
Market Abuse
US Jury Finds Ex-Goldman Sachs VP Guilty of Insider Trading
21/06/2023
Brijesh Goel tipped his friend about six potential mergers that Goldman Sachs was considering funding.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Mandates Simplified Stock Market Access for Clients
21/06/2023
Brokers are mandated to offer clients access to all active stock exchanges they are registered with by default.
Tokenisation
Japan Introduces New Tax Rules for Token Issuers
20/06/2023
The new tax rules exempt issuers from paying taxes on unrealised gains on tokens they issue and hold.
PEPs & Sanctions
Canada Sanctions Iranian Judges Citing Human Rights Violations
19/06/2023
Canada says Iran’s Revolutionary Courts are “notorious for issuing death sentences and harsh prison terms following sham trials and based on evidence gathered under torture”.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
UK FCA Imposes Restrictions on Odey Asset Management
19/06/2023
The restrictions are intended to facilitate an orderly breakup of Odey Asset Management, after its founder was accused of sexual misconduct.
Credit Risk
BNM Seeks Feedback on Impaired Loans Disposal Rules
19/06/2023
The exposure draft sets out new requirements and guidance for sellers and buyers of impaired loans/financing.
Market Abuse
EU Proposes New Rules to Address Cum-Ex Tax Dodge Schemes
19/06/2023
The proposals aim to make withholding tax procedures more efficient and secure for investors, banks and tax authorities.
Market Abuse
UK MPs Demand Re-examination of LIBOR Rigging Convictions
18/06/2023
UK MPs say crucial evidence was withheld from the LIBOR manipulation inquiry and that the UK is now alone in treating the actions of the traders involved as criminal.
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