Mark Johnston

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    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

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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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