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
Securities / Derivatives
IOSCO Unveils Roadmap to Enhance Retail Investor Online Safety
20/11/2024
IOSCO released three consultation reports as part of the first wave of the roadmap to retail investor online safety.
S. Korea and Poland to Boost Cooperation on Banking
20/11/2024
About 370 Korean companies operate in Poland, but none are financial companies. The MOU will enable Korean banks to expand to Poland.
Enforcement
US Authorities Penalise BIT Mining Over Japan Bribery Scheme
20/11/2024
The bribery scheme was aimed at influencing Japanese officials in an attempt to establish an integrated resort casino in Japan.
Enforcement
APRA Ends Probe into HESTA Super Fund Valuation Decisions
20/11/2024
HESTA agreed to make payments to members affected by valuation decisions made during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Capital / Liquidity
FSB Urges G20 Leaders to Fully Implement Agreed Reforms
20/11/2024
FSB Chair Klaas Knot emphasises the importance of addressing financial system vulnerabilities, including through the full and timely implementation of agreed reforms.
Indonesia, S. Korea Enhance Financial Supervision Cooperation
17/11/2024
Indonesia and South Korea have strengthened their cooperation in financial service supervision through a recent bilateral meeting.
Crypto / Digital Assets
KoFIU Identifies Over 500,000 Potential KYC Violations at Upbit
15/11/2024
Upbit reportedly accepted identification from customers when the name or registration number on the ID was blurred and not properly identified.
Fintech / Regtech
EU Commission Seeks Input on AI Systems That Should be Banned
15/11/2024
The EU Commission’s AI Office is consulting on the AI system definition and the specific use cases that should be banned due to potential harm.
ESG / Sustainability
COP29 Countries Approve Global Carbon Market Framework
15/11/2024
Countries at COP29 have endorsed a global carbon market framework which forms the basis for operationalising Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Anchorage Digital Secures Crypto Licence in Singapore
11/11/2024
The licence enables Anchorage Digital to offer custody, staking, trading, and settlement services for crypto in Singapore, along with fiat on and off ramps.
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