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
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
China’s State FIs Brace for New Caps on Compensation - Reports
26/11/2025
Industry insiders warn that new government guidelines to flatten pay structures at state-owned firms risk driving talent away.
Capital Adequacy
BCBS Planning Rework of Crypto Capital Rules - Reports
25/11/2025
BCBS admits a “different approach” is required regarding risk weightings for stablecoins after major jurisdictions refused implementation.
Clearing & Post-Trade
CCP Global Calls for Broader Access to Central Bank Deposit Accounts
25/11/2025
Global clearing group urges regulators to grant PFMIs-compliant CCPs access to central bank deposit accounts to enhance financial stability.
Trading & Investment
Shenzhen Stock Exchange Streamlines Index Fund Listing Rules
25/11/2025
The Shenzhen Stock Exchange has revised its guidelines to simplify index fund development while tightening risk management and index quality standards.
Payments & Settlements
China Mandates Inclusion of Electronic Savings Bonds in Personal Pensions
25/11/2025
China's finance ministry establishes specific underwriting quotas and tripartite data reporting requirements for FIs ahead of the June launch.
Credit Risk
China Considers New Measures to Stabilise Property Market - Reports
25/11/2025
New measures could include subsidies on new residential mortgages, increasing income tax rebates for mortgage borrowers, and reducing home transaction costs.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Indicts Four Over Illicit Chip Shipments to China via Southeast Asia
25/11/2025
Alleged conspiracy involving USD 3.89 million in wire transfers and shell companies highlights sanctions evasion risks in cross-border trade.
CBDCs
China, UAE Deepen Financial Ties with CBDC Payment, System Interlinking
25/11/2025
The two nations launched the mBridge CBDC platform, linked instant payment systems, and introduced a co-branded prepaid card.
Payments & Settlements
Korea's FSC to Overhaul Rules on Credit Finance, Payment Gateways
25/11/2025
The FSC plans to ease rules for capital firms while imposing stricter oversight on card companies and payment gateways.
Market Abuse
JPX to Revise Derivatives Guidelines to Guard Against Spoofing
25/11/2025
JPX will issue updated guidelines to help Osaka Exchange members strengthen their internal oversight of government bond futures trading.
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