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
Korea FSS Releases Findings from Consultations With VASPs
20/06/2024
The FSS identified some deficiencies, including issues relating to the segregation of user assets, cold wallet management, and internal controls.
Enforcement
Fractional Real Estate Sales Halted by Vietnam Regulator
19/06/2024
The SSC has halted fractional real estate sales in Vietnam by a securities firm, citing a lack of specific regulations and investor safety concerns.
Capital / Liquidity
Taiwan Targets Misuse of Loan Programme for First-time Homebuyers
19/06/2024
The government asked state-run lenders to tighten their reviews of mortgage applications and obtain affidavits from borrowers using the programme.
Korea and African Nations to Cooperate on Banking Sector Development
18/06/2024
The Korea Federation of Banks signed MoUs to strengthen cooperation with the banking sectors of Nigeria, Botswana, and Mauritius.
Fintech / Regtech
China’s TC260 Issues Draft Guide on Sensitive Personal Data
14/06/2024
The guide aims to provide a clear methodology for organisations to determine what constitutes sensitive personal information.
Securities / Derivatives
China: Stock Exchanges Issue New Programme Trading Rules
12/06/2024
HFT will be subject to differentiated fees based on indicators such as the number and frequency of orders submitted and withdrawn.
Market Infrastructure
ECB Consults on Guidance for Outsourced Cloud Services
05/06/2024
The guide covers governance of cloud services, disaster recovery, data security and confidentiality, exit strategy, and other areas.
Big Picture
Fraud Constitutes 37pc of All Financial Crimes – Report
05/06/2024
Fraud accounted for 37% of financial crime records reviewed by LSEG Risk Intelligence for its inaugural fraud analysis.
Enforcement
CSRC Imposes Record Fine on Evergrande’s Flagship Unit
01/06/2024
The CSRC fined Hengda Real Estate $577mn and banned Evergrande’s founder from the securities market for life.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Nomura Announces New Project to Launch Stablecoins
28/05/2024
Nomura Holdings has announced a partnership with GMO Internet Group and Laser Digital Holdings to launch JPY and USD stablecoins.
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