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
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.
Payments & Settlements
Asia’s Payments Landscape Shines at Singapore Fintech Festival
16/11/2021
The Asian fintech scene witnessed a raft of new announcements at this year’s Singapore Fintech Festival held from 8-12 November 2021.
Reporting & Disclosures
ASEAN Sectoral Bodies Publish Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance
11/11/2021
The ASEAN Sectoral Bodies make inclusivity and credibility central to the regional taxonomy for sustainable finance.
DeFi & Web3
MAS to Launch Decentralised Credentials Platform for Fintechs
09/11/2021
MAS is launching a decentralised platform that will help banks assess the credentials, compliance readiness and credibility of fintech firms.
AI Risk & Governance
Singapore to Deepen AI Capabilities in Financial Sector
09/11/2021
Singapore has pledged an additional S$180mn in additional AI research funding to enhance the financial sector’s AI capabilities.
Sustainable Finance
New Alliances Target Energy Infrastructure, Lower Emissions
05/11/2021
The GEAPP has committed $100bn to clean energy infrastructure. ADB announced a plan to finance early closures of coal plants in Indonesia and the Philippines.
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