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
Trading & Investment
FSS Korea to Ban Volume-Based Incentives for Overseas Trading
26/12/2025
FSS orders halt to certain promotional activities and plans ban on volume-based rewards after finding widespread investor losses.
Market Abuse
China Launches Crackdown on Online Capital Market Misinformation
23/12/2025
The CAC and the securities regulator are targeting accounts fabricating IPO policies and using AI to generate fake news.
Liquidity Risk
Taiwan Lifts Cap on Exporter Dollar Sales to Stem TWD Depreciation
23/12/2025
Regulators have communicated to large banks that daily limits on exporter FX sales have been relaxed to counter volatility.
Structural Regulation
China Not Currently Processing New QDLP Fund Registrations - Reports
23/12/2025
Global asset managers have been unable to register new offshore investment products under the QDLP programme since July.
Structural Regulation
Vietnam Formally Launches International Financial Centre Project
23/12/2025
The project will have hubs in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang, introducing new rules on capital flows, tax, and land.
Structural Regulation
Beijing Exchange Weighs Overhaul of IPO Subscription System
23/12/2025
BSE officials are assessing prerequisites for switching from cash-based subscriptions to market-capitalisation allocation to reduce capital freezes and speculation.
Structural Regulation
US Enacts Legislation to Curb Investments into China Tech and Military
23/12/2025
The 2026 National Defense Authorisation Act mandates strict oversight on outbound capital and blocking federal contracts for specific Chinese biotech firms.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
FSS Korea Identifies Consumer Protection Deficiencies at Eight FIs
23/12/2025
The FSS found significant governance gaps across the sector, ordering improvement plans and management interviews for lagging institutions.
Operational Risk
Taiwan Cooperative Bank Fined for Control Lapses After Cash Theft
22/12/2025
The FSC penalised the state-run lender after procedural violations by an employee resulted in the loss of client funds.
Capital Adequacy
Thailand Cuts Risk Charge for Insurers' Equity Investments - Report
22/12/2025
Thailand’s insurance regulator has lowered equity risk charges to spur investment and is preparing a national fund to manage rising climate-related liabilities.
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