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
Bank Indonesia to Launch Liquidity Incentives to Spur Credit Growth
06/11/2025
Bank Indonesia's new policy, effective 1 December, will link reserve requirement reductions to banks' lending commitments and rate adjustments.
ESG / Sustainability
China Consults on Higher Liability Insurance Rules for Auditors of FIs
06/11/2025
Draft measures set differentiated indemnity limits, targeting auditors of securities firms and financial enterprises with higher minimums.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Targets Algo, Cyber Risks; Urges Proactive Controls
06/11/2025
SEBI chief calls on firms to move beyond checklists to tackle new risks from technology and third-party vendors.
AML / KYC
Taiwan Freezes Over $500M in Assets Linked to Sanctioned Prince Group
06/11/2025
Co-ordinated regional enforcement actions follow US and UK sanctions on a multinational network accused of running forced-labour scam centres.
Enforcement
China Sentences Myanmar Crime Family Leaders to Death Over $4B Fraud
06/11/2025
A Shenzhen court has issued death penalties to members of the Bai crime family amid Beijing's crackdown on cross-border telecom fraud networks.
Securities / Derivatives
Indonesia Taps Yuan Market with Debut 'Dim Sum' Bond
06/11/2025
Jakarta raised CNH 6 billion from its first-ever yuan-denominated bond, attracting strong demand from Asia Pacific and onshore Chinese investors.
Fintech / Regtech
Philippines Proposes Steeper Fines for Payment Reporting Lapses
05/11/2025
The central bank is consulting on daily fines and non-monetary sanctions for non-compliant payment system operators.
Sanctions
US to Suspend 'Affiliates Rule' for Export Controls
05/11/2025
A one-year pause on the rule was agreed with China, though the rule technically remains in effect until a formal notice is issued.
Enforcement
Ex-CSRC Vice Chief Expelled for Taking Bribes on Listings, Financing
05/11/2025
Wang Jianjun was found to have illegally helped companies with listings and funding, China's anti-graft watchdog said.
Enforcement
China's NFRA Fines Five Banks in 'Institutionalised' Crackdown
05/11/2025
The NFRA signals “toothy and thorny” approach, targeting poor governance, loan and interbank business management.
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