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
SSE, SZSE Issue Updated Guidelines for Infrastructure REITs
13/05/2023
The revised guidelines aim to optimise the review process, enhance information disclosures, and promote the infrastructure REITs market.
Trading & Investment
FSS Governor Promotes Korea Finance in Southeast Asia Tour
13/05/2023
FSS chief Lee Bok-hyun met with central bank governors and global investors to showcase the potential of Korea’s financial market.
Credit Risk
HKMA Consults on Revised Large Exposures Reporting Templates
12/05/2023
The revisions aim to implement BELR changes, enhance credit risk monitoring, and address prudential reporting of related party transactions.
Supervision & Enforcement
SEBI Penalises Four Former Officials of Karvy Stock Broking
12/05/2023
SEBI fined the four individuals a combined INR 19 million over Karvy Stock Broking’s misappropriation of client assets in 2019.
Capital Adequacy
Fed Official Calls for Banking Reforms to be “Targeted” and “Thoughtful”
12/05/2023
Michelle Bowman urges targeted and evidence-based reforms to address the root causes of the recent spate of bank failures.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
HK Court Orders Confiscation of HK$63m from Bribery Case
12/05/2023
The investor bribed a former Deutsche Bank director to obtain insider information to help him trade derivative warrants.
Liquidity Risk
US Super-Regional Banks Bore the Brunt of SVB Failure: NY Fed
12/05/2023
Deposit withdrawals after SVB’s failure were limited to around 30 super-regional banks, according to a new study by the NY Fed.
Custody & Infrastructure
China Unveils National Blockchain Centre to Boost DLT Innovation
12/05/2023
The centre will develop blockchain technology and train over 500,000 DLT specialists in China.
Climate Risk
US Fed Governor Questions Need for Special Focus on Climate Risk
12/05/2023
Climate change is real, but not a serious risk to financial stability, Fed Governor Waller said in a speech in Madrid.
Cryptocurrency
Bankrupt FTX Affiliate Alameda Research Hit with $44b Tax Bill
10/05/2023
In bankruptcy proceedings, the IRS claims would take precedence over those of unsecured creditors, including FTX’s one million users.
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