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
KRX Refines Disciplinary Rules for Short-Selling Violations
25/09/2025
Korea Exchange is revising disciplinary standards for illegal short-selling following a surge in detected cases via a new electronic surveillance system.
AML / KYC
Korea's Bithumb Under Scrutiny Over Cross-Border Data Sharing
25/09/2025
South Korean regulators summoned the crypto exchange's CEO for questioning regarding its order book sharing with an Australian peer.
Capital / Liquidity
Thai Government, Banks Partner to Tackle Economic Headwinds
25/09/2025
Thailand's new government and its financial sector align on a 'Quick Big Win' strategy to confront structural economic issues.
Fintech / Regtech
Vietnam Imposes P2P Lending Limits in Pilot Programme
24/09/2025
The State Bank of Vietnam caps P2P lending to ensure risk control and stabilise the financial system under a new pilot programme.
AML / KYC
Malaysia Adopting AI and Digital Tools to Aid Anti-Corruption Efforts
24/09/2025
Malaysia is leveraging artificial intelligence to fight corruption, with a new national plan set to create a governance framework for the technology.
Enforcement
Korean Regulators Pledge Punitive Fines Over Lotte Card Data Breach
24/09/2025
When security breaches occur, we will hold institutions accountable with penalties proportionate to the social impact, said FSC Vice Chairman Kwon Dae-young
Securities / Derivatives
Korea to Broaden Access to FX Swaps for Securities Firms
23/09/2025
The Korea Securities Finance Corporation will enter the FX swap market next year, providing securities firms with a new channel to access foreign currency.
Market Infrastructure
RBI Urges CCIL to Modernise Infrastructure for Rupee Internationalisation
23/09/2025
RBI Governor urges CCIL to build infrastructure for diverse currency pairs, leveraging technology to boost rupee internationalisation and retail access.
AML / KYC
Bangladesh Seeks Interpol Red Notice Against Former Land Minister
23/09/2025
A Bangladesh court has ordered the issuance of an Interpol 'Red Notice' against former land minister and his wife, following a petition from the Anti-Corruption Commission.
Capital / Liquidity
China Eases Foreign Investment Rules, Lifts Property Curbs
23/09/2025
Beijing is lifting a long-standing ban on foreign companies purchasing residential property for non-self-use as part of a broader package of reforms.
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