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
Capital / Liquidity
PBOC Urges FIs to Strengthen Support for Private Enterprises
01/03/2025
FIs are asked to strengthen their service capabilities, diversify financing channels, and increase their allocation of financial resources to private enterprises.
Crypto / Digital Assets
ChinaAMC HK Launches Asia-Pacific’s First Tokenised Retail Fund
01/03/2025
The fund introduces tokenised share classes, enabling investors to access critical information in real-time while benefiting from streamlined processes.
ESG / Sustainability
China Issues Green Finance Implementation Plan for Banking, Insurance
28/02/2025
The green finance implementation plan is part of a broader strategy for China to achieve its peak carbon and carbon neutrality goals.
Capital / Liquidity
Indonesia Launches New Sovereign Wealth Fund
28/02/2025
The sovereign wealth fund, Danantara, will start with USD 20 billion but eventually grow to hold assets worth over USD 900 billion.
Market Infrastructure
Korea: Resumption of Short-selling to Include All Stocks
27/02/2025
When the ban is lifted on 31 March, investors will be able to short-sell any Korean stock, not just KOSPI 200 and Kosdaq 150 stocks.
Enforcement
KoFIU Partially Suspends Upbit’s Business Over AML Violations
27/02/2025
Upbit is prohibited from transferring virtual assets for new customers for three months. Disciplinary action also taken against 9 employees.
Securities / Derivatives
IDX Launches Foreign Index Futures to Enhance Market Appeal
26/02/2025
IDX partnered with MSCI to launch Foreign Index Futures based on the MSCI Hong Kong Listed Large Cap index.
Capital / Liquidity
Hong Kong Secures Win from Updated Trade Deal With Mainland
26/02/2025
Hong Kong’s Trade in Services agreement with Mainland China has been updated, providing benefits to various sectors including financial services.
Sanctions
US Encourages FDI, Restricts China Over Security Concerns
26/02/2025
The US has introduced measures to attract foreign investments while excluding China from key sectors.
Crypto / Digital Assets
FSB to Prioritise Implementation of Post-Crisis Reforms
26/02/2025
The FSB will conduct a strategic review of 15 years of post-crisis reforms to identify areas for improvement in ensuring consistent, global implementation.
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