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
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Taiwan Suspends Xiaohongshu for One Year Over Cyber, Fraud Risks
05/12/2025
Taiwan authorities are blocking the Chinese social media platform after it failed security assessments and was linked to TWD 247 million in scam losses.
Structural Regulation
Taiwan Proposes Easing Rules for FIs to Open Domestic Branches
05/12/2025
The FSC has proposed amendments allowing financial institutions to open one new physical branch annually despite missing profitability targets.
Operational Risk
TAIFEX Tightens After-Hours Risk Controls for Futures Firms
05/12/2025
TAIFEX mandates new rules for managing customer risk from option trading strategies during extended sessions.
Structural Regulation
Taiwan to Revamp Corporate Financial Statements, Mandate Digital Filing
05/12/2025
The FSC proposes major changes to align with IFRS 18, introducing new performance metrics and requiring paperless reporting from 2026.
Cybersecurity
FSS Korea Probes Coupang Pay, Gmarket After Major Data Breaches
05/12/2025
The FSS is scrutinising payment systems at major e-commerce platforms amid concerns over inadequate cybersecurity investment in the sector.
Structural Regulation
Korea Forms New Advisory Committee to Attract Foreign Capital
04/12/2025
Deputy PM Koo Yoon-chul said the government aims to create an environment that supports greater inflows of foreign investment funds.
Emerging Prudential Risks
NBFI Growth Creates Uncertainty in Monetary Policy Transmission: BIS
04/12/2025
Rapid growth of investment funds and bond markets requires central banks to adopt gradual yet flexible policy approaches to manage transmission risks.
Structural Regulation
China Expands List of Assets Eligible for Investment by Infrastructure REITs
04/12/2025
China’s NDRC has updated its eligible asset list for 2025, adding specific conditions for energy, commercial and consumption projects.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
China Hands Suspended Death Sentence to Former Regulator, Former Bank President
04/12/2025
Top judicial bodies warn of severe punishment when damage from corrupt practices to the state and public interest is exceptionally grave.
Cybersecurity
China to Give Public Security Officials Powers to Conduct Cyber Inspections
03/12/2025
2018 rules will be updated to institute annual cyber and data security checks on operators of critical information infrastructure by public security authorities.
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