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
Climate Risk
BOJ Outlines Three ‘Essential’ Elements of Climate Response
03/12/2021
BOJ governor Haruhiko Kuroda discussed scenario analysis, sustainable finance, and enhanced disclosures.
Trading & Investment
Wealth Connect to be Refined, Expanded Over Time: HKMA
01/12/2021
Account opening by attestation is expected to be piloted for the WMC’s Northbound scheme, allowing Hong Kong investors to participate without having to travel.
Reporting & Disclosures
Japan FSA Calls for Sharper Focus on ‘Transition’ Concept
29/11/2021
The FSA’s Satoshi Ikeda says corporate disclosures need to capture genuine progressive efforts towards achieving carbon net zero, not just point-in-time snapshots.
Sustainable Finance
Singapore Strengthens Financial Connectivity with Chongqing
25/11/2021
Ten MOUs were signed between Singapore and Chongqing banks and industry bodies at the 4th China-Singapore (Chongqing) Connectivity Financial Summit.
Operational Risk
MAS Considers ‘Appropriate Supervisory Actions’ After DBS Outage
24/11/2021
MAS considering “appropriate supervisory actions” following two days of digital services disruption at DBS Bank.
Structural Regulation
Philippine SEC Issues Draft Rules for Online Lenders, Fintechs
24/11/2021
The SEC is seeking a greater degree of regulatory oversight for fintech firms and digital lenders to address “abusive and predatory practices”.
Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrencies No Longer On The Fringes, says ASIC Chair
24/11/2021
ASIC chair Joe Longo sees crypto as no longer on the fringes of the financial services industry, but cautions investors against involvement.
CBDCs
WEF Releases White Paper Series on Digital Currency Governance
24/11/2021
The private sector can make critical contributions to CBDC design and development, says StanChart’s John Ho, who co-authored the papers.
Cybersecurity
FS-ISAC Offers Recommendations for Cyber Defence in 2022
21/11/2021
APAC financial institutions face threats from ransomware attacks, supply chain risks, and the resurgence of trojans and DDOS attacks.
CBDCs
A Regulatory Minefield: The Future of Digital Currency
18/11/2021
Digital currencies are the regulatory challenge of our time with significant upsides of financial inclusion, but also a minefield requiring careful navigation.
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