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
Market Infrastructure
HKEX Considers Lowering Board Lot Sizes to Boost Liquidity
17/03/2025
HKEX is reportedly considering mandating that brokers charge the same price for trading single shares as they do for board lots.
Fintech / Regtech
FSS Korea Announces New Guidelines on Third-Party Risk Management
17/03/2025
The guidelines draw on international standards and will be implemented as self-regulatory standards through industry associations.
Enforcement
FSS Korea Probes Securities Firms’ Bond Underwriting Practices
14/03/2025
The FSS will examine cases where securities firms have leveraged the resources and influence of affiliated entities to facilitate bond issuance.
Capital / Liquidity
FSS Korea Urges Securities Firms to Support Innovative Companies
14/03/2025
FSS governor said securities firms must be more faithful to their role in driving innovative growth through the supply of venture capital.
Capital / Liquidity
China to Establish National Venture Capital Fund to Boost Innovation
13/03/2025
China will launch a national venture capital fund targeting cutting-edge areas like AI and quantum technology.
Enforcement
Shinhan Bank Faces KRW 1.7 Billion Embezzlement Scandal
12/03/2025
A Shinhan Bank employee’s two-and-a-half-year embezzlement scheme has exposed flaws in the bank’s internal controls.
Securities / Derivatives
China Targets Capital Markets Growth Through Tech Investments
12/03/2025
The CSRC will improve listing standards to accommodate tech ventures. The PBOC launched a dedicated “Tech Board” in the bond market.
ESG / Sustainability
Thailand Plans Voluntary Carbon Trading Market by 2027
11/03/2025
Thailand plans to launch a voluntary carbon market with a 15 percent offset limit in 2027, aiming for a comprehensive trading system by 2030.
Market Infrastructure
Korea Completes Regulatory Changes for Resuming Short Selling
11/03/2025
The FSC will temporarily expand its designation system for stocks with overheated short selling to mitigate volatility when the ban is lifted on 31 March.
Capital / Liquidity
FSS Korea Calls on FIs to Bolster Consumer Protection Measures
10/03/2025
The FSS urged financial firms to take a responsible attitude towards consumer rights, and conduct self-inspections on their consumer protection systems.
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