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
Fintech / Regtech
China Issues Guidelines for Personal Data Protection Compliance Audits
20/02/2025
China introduces mandatory compliance audits for entities handling personal data, aiming to enhance digital protection and security.
Thailand to Ease Tax Rules on Overseas Income to Capital Inflows
19/02/2025
Thailand is considering easing personal income tax rules for overseas income to encourage repatriation, said a senior official.
Enforcement
Former Shanghai Exchange Official Facing Prosecution for ‘Corrupt Practices’
19/02/2025
Former deputy general manager of SSE was found to have frequently accepted expensive gifts and large sums of money.
Chinese President Hosts Rare Meeting With Tech Leaders
19/02/2025
Xi Jinping’s meeting with tech leaders suggests that private enterprises will be more treated kindly moving forward.
Securities / Derivatives
Thailand Considers Reviving Long-Term Equity Fund Programme
19/02/2025
The LTF programme offered tax incentives to long-term investors in the stock market but ended at the end of 2019.
AML / KYC
Thailand Introduces New Mobile Banking Security Regulations
18/02/2025
BOT has introduced new security regulations for mobile banking services to combat rising cyber threats and financial fraud.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thai Government Plans Launch of First Tokenised Bonds
18/02/2025
The pilot issuance will allow retail investors to participate in trading tokenised government bonds through securities firms.
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong to Lower IPO Hurdles for Mainland Companies
17/02/2025
Proposed changes expected to be announced later this year aim to lower fundraising thresholds, optimise market structure, and enhance corporate governance.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Securities Association Calls for “Reasonable” Securities Transaction Tax
14/02/2025
Taiwan will face the issue of whether to extend securities transaction tax rates each year, causing uncertainties in the market.
Capital / Liquidity
South Korea Enhances Shinyup’s Crisis Response Capabilities
14/02/2025
The mutual finance association commonly known as Shinhyup will be able to more easily borrow funds from the BOK against government bonds it holds.
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