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
Enforcement
Zambia Sanctions StanChart for Mis-selling China Property Bond
16/01/2025
Zambia’s SEC said Standard Chartered failed to disclose material information and used contract clauses which placed all responsibility for risk on clients
Big Picture
Transition Plans Could Enhance Financial Stability Monitoring: FSB
16/01/2025
FSB says climate transition plans could be useful for monitoring financial stability risks but more standardisation and broader adoption are needed first
Capital / Liquidity
HKEX Starts Accepting CGBs as Collateral for Swap Connect
15/01/2025
OTC Clear started accepting CGBs as margin collateral for Northbound Swap Connect. They will also be accepted for other derivative transactions by end Q1 2025.
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Issues Guidelines Clarifying Shareholding Disclosure Rules
14/01/2025
The guidelines offer clarity on when investors are considered to have met the threshold triggering public disclosure
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Proposes New Internet Marketing Rules for Futures Companies
14/01/2025
Futures companies would have to establish specific departments at their headquarters to conduct internet marketing activities
Crypto / Digital Assets
Crypto Exchange Bybit Suspends Services in India
14/01/2025
Bybit temporarily suspended its trading and account registration services in India until it secures registration with FIU-IND
Capital / Liquidity
China Raises Macroprudential Cap on Overseas Borrowing
14/01/2025
The move will enable enterprises and FIs to access more cross-border finance and help alleviate some depreciation pressure on the yuan
Enforcement
US Court Sentences Aide of Exiled Chinese Businessman Guo Wengui
09/01/2025
Yvette Wang was sentenced to 10 years in prison for her involvement in a $1bn fraud scheme orchestrated by Chinese businessman Guo Wengui.
Crypto / Digital Assets
FCA Proposes New Rules to Prevent Abuse in Crypto Markets
17/12/2024
CATPs will have to establish robust due diligence processes for new listings, produce disclosure documents, and implement market abuse related systems and controls.
Enforcement
China: Former CISF Official Sentenced to 13 Years for Bribery
06/12/2024
A former China Insurance Security Fund official has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for bribery and abuse of power.
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