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
Philippine SEC Eases Disclosure Rules for Public Offerings
28/09/2023
The “streamlined procedures” are part of the SEC’s efforts to encourage more companies to tap the capital markets.
Trading & Investment
SZSE to Revise Corporate Bond Issuance and Underwriting Rules
26/09/2023
SZSE has revised regulations covering the issuance, listing, underwriting and suitability management of corporate bonds.
Payments & Settlements
FSB Identifies Data-related Challenges in Cross-Border Payments
26/09/2023
The FSB is developing recommendations to promote alignment and interoperability across data frameworks applicable to cross-border payments.
Payments & Settlements
WEF Paper Proposes Four Actions to Enhance Cross-Border Payments
26/09/2023
The paper says improving regulatory interoperability can improve the efficiency, security and inclusiveness of cross-border payments, benefiting businesses and individuals.
Trading & Investment
SEBI to Ease Debt Fundraising Rules for Large Corporates
26/09/2023
SEBI will remove the penalty for non-compliance with the requirement to raise 25 percent of their incremental borrowings through corporate bonds.
Emerging Prudential Risks
US, China Launch Economic and Financial Working Groups
25/09/2023
The working groups will address some contentious issues, as well as areas of potential cooperation, such as climate change, global health, and financial stability.
Credit Risk
Hong Kong Expands Mortgage Insurance Programme
25/09/2023
HKMC Insurance has announced an increase in the maximum LTV ratios for self-occupied properties under construction.
Anti-Money Laundering
US Court Jails Wildlife Trafficker for Rhino Horn Smuggling
25/09/2023
A Malaysian citizen who conspired to smuggle rhino horns worth USD 2.1 million has been jailed in the US.
Anti-Money Laundering
Singapore Banks Ramp Up Scrutiny of Risky Customers – Reports
25/09/2023
Singapore banks are red-flagging, reviewing, restricting and/or closing accounts of customers from China, Vanuatu, Dominica, Cyprus, Cambodia, Turkey, and St Kitts and Nevis.
Cryptocurrency
Thailand to Tax Foreign Income of Residents from 2024
24/09/2023
The new policy targets residents who trade in foreign stock markets, cryptocurrencies, or keep their earnings in offshore accounts.
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