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
Market Infrastructure
SIX and Korea Securities Depository Announce New MoU
23/05/2024
The collaboration, facilitated through SIX’s subsidiary SIX SIS, aims to enhance securities depository and settlement services.
Enforcement
US DOJ Arrests Two Chinese Nationals Involved In $73m Crypto Scam
18/05/2024
Both individuals face accusations of conspiracy to commit money laundering and six counts of international money laundering.
AML / KYC
Australia’s Digital ID Bill Passes House of Representatives
16/05/2024
The scheme will soon extend to state and territory governments, with the private sector to follow within two years.
Securities / Derivatives
FSS Korea Proposes Measures to Boost Trust in Underwriters
13/05/2024
The measures will strengthen due diligence, disclosure and IPO pricing standards; KRX facing criticism over delayed IPO approvals.
Capital / Liquidity
Law Firms Rally Asian AT1 Claimants Against Switzerland
10/05/2024
Several law firms including Withers are spearheading efforts to recover funds lost in Credit Suisse AT1 bonds by Asian investors.
Fintech / Regtech
Korea Launches Web-Based FX Trading Platform
09/05/2024
Koscom developed the platform to enhance accessibility to the domestic FX market, including for foreign firms.
Market Infrastructure
ESMA Seeks Input on Changes to UCITS Framework
09/05/2024
ESMA seeks input on expanding UCITS eligible assets to crypto, catastrophe bonds, emission allowances and other asset classes.
Fintech / Regtech
Malaysia Launches New Platform to Connect Investors and DRs
08/05/2024
The “Bursa Reach” platform allows dealer’s representatives to showcase their expertise and profiles with investments.
Big Picture
OECD Updates AI Principles to Address Safety Concerns
08/05/2024
The OECD has updated its AI Principles to mitigate risks and prevent bias, discrimination, and misinformation.
AML / KYC
Thailand Targets Mule Accounts in Scam Crackdown
07/05/2024
Over 300,000 mule accounts have been closed since November. Further measures to address mule accounts in development.
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