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 Bolsters ‘Value-Up’ Support for KOSDAQ Firms
23/05/2025
KRX will publish a best-practice guide and expand its consulting initiative to help more KOSDAQ firms enhance shareholder value.
Securities / Derivatives
China Introduces Private Equity Incentives in M&A Reform
22/05/2025
CSRC unveils a major overhaul of its rules on mergers and acquisitions, aiming to boost private equity participation and streamline capital flows.
Capital / Liquidity
Vietnam to Amend Law to Improve Bad Debt Management
22/05/2025
The amendments aim to remove obstacles in handling bad debts and bolster the banking system’s resilience.
Market Infrastructure
Vietnam Eases Account Opening Rules for Foreign Investors
22/05/2025
Vietnam simplifies account opening for foreign investors, removing barriers to boost stock market liquidity and accelerate its bid for emerging market status.
Taiwan President Seeks Establishment of Sovereign Wealth Fund
22/05/2025
President Lai Ching-te said the fund would involve cooperation with private enterprises to strengthen Taiwan’s international connections.
AML / KYC
China Issues Draft AML Rules for Accounting Firms for Consultation
22/05/2025
The draft regulation requires accounting firms to verify client identities, conduct due diligence before providing services, and report suspicious transactions.
Enforcement
Vietnam Proposes New Penalties Regime for Crypto Market Violations
21/05/2025
A new draft decree proposes fines for violations in the cryptocurrency sector, including market manipulation and unlicensed operations.
Enforcement
Bangladesh to Establish Fund for Recovered Laundered Money
21/05/2025
Bangladesh is taking steps to recover laundered funds, with plans to allocate the money to affected banks and the nation’s poor.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Urges Banks to Boost Activity in Call Money Market
20/05/2025
RBI urges banks to boost call money market to ensure monetary policy changes effectively influence borrowing costs.
ESG / Sustainability
Korea Revises Audit Laws to Reward Strong Governance
20/05/2025
Companies recognised for strong accounting and auditing governance will be exempt from having to rotate auditors for three years.
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