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
Crypto / Digital Assets
BoCom Become First Chinese Bank to Issue Digitally Native Bond
23/01/2025
Bank of Communications issued the $300mn bond via its Hong Kong branch using the HSBC Orion digital asset platform.
Market Infrastructure
CSRC Proposes New Algorithmic Trading Rules for Futures Market
23/01/2025
The CSRC has unveiled draft regulations aimed at tightening control over algorithmic trading in the futures market.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korean Regulators Refer Crypto Manipulation Case for Prosecution
23/01/2025
The case is the first processed in accordance with the official investigation procedures set by the new Virtual Asset User Protection Act
ESG / Sustainability
Thailand to Establish New Carbon Credits Market This Year – Reports
23/01/2025
An official from SEC Thailand said the country needs a much more active carbon credit market, operated by the stock exchange
Enforcement
US SEC Imposes Penalties on Digital Currency Group and Former CEO
22/01/2025
DCG and its former CEO will pay a total $38.5mn for misleading investors about the financial health of Genesis Global Capital.
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Proposes New Fundraising Rules for Listed Companies
22/01/2025
The CSRC has unveiled a draft of new regulations aimed at tightening the oversight of fundraising activities by listed companies.
Securities / Derivatives
Citadel Securities Lodges Licence Application with CSRC
22/01/2025
Citadel Securities has applied for a securities licence in China, after being unable to find a viable acquisition target last year
ESG / Sustainability
Chinese Stock Exchanges Release Sustainability Reporting Guidelines
22/01/2025
The guidelines aim to help listed companies establish governance structures and management systems, identify material topics, and conduct specific disclosure tasks.
Capital / Liquidity
China Tightens Regulations for Microfinance Companies
22/01/2025
The rules set new single-borrower and single-loan limits, and specify restrictions on cooperative relationships with other institutions.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thailand Considers Allowing Spot Bitcoin ETFs for Retail Investors
21/01/2025
Thailand’s SEC is also considering allowing firms with strong credit ratings to issue stablecoins backed by corporate bonds
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