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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    Capital / Liquidity

    FSS Korea Targets Savings Banks in Bad Debt Cleanup

    20/05/2025

    FSS Korea has launched inspections into OK Savings Bank and its peers over delayed bad debt clearance.

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    Enforcement

    Former TSE Employee and Father Sentenced in Insider Trading Case

    19/05/2025

    Both were sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment, suspended for three years, and fined after being convicted of insider trading.

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    Enforcement

    AUSTRAC Fines Cointree for Late Suspicious Transaction Reports

    18/05/2025

    Crypto exchange penalised for failing to submit SMRs on time on four occasions. AUSTRAC CEO said timely reporting is critical.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Philippines Unveils $4.5m Initiative to Drive Nature-Based Enterprise Growth

    16/05/2025

    The programme includes the establishment of a climate finance lab and climate data platforms for research in Nature-Based Solutions finance.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Thailand to Issue Digital Investment Tokens in $150m Trial

    15/05/2025

    Thailand is launching its first digital investment tokens in a $150m trial aimed at modernising fundraising and expanding access to retail investors.

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    AML / KYC

    Māori Face Persistent Barriers to Capital Access, RBNZ Says

    15/05/2025

    RBNZ bulletin highlights persistent financial barriers for Māori entrepreneurs, including land collateral constraints and trust deficits.

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    Enforcement

    China Tightens Grip on Strategic Mineral Exports

    15/05/2025

    China has vowed to strengthen its control over the supply chains of strategic minerals, aiming to safeguard national security and prevent illegal outflows.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC Unveils Measures to Enhance Accountability in Public Funds Sector

    12/05/2025

    The measures include an overhaul of fee structures to ensure salaries and incentives of fund managers better reflect performance outcomes.

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    Market Infrastructure

    India Considers Allowing Colocation at Commodity Exchanges

    08/05/2025

    SEBI will consider allowing commodity exchanges to offer colocation to improve price discovery, liquidity and market efficiency.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Vietnam’s HoSE Launches New Trading System Developed by KRX

    08/05/2025

    Vietnam’s HoSE launches new trading system after years of setbacks and delays, aligning the market more closely with international standards.

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