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
Sri Lanka Cabinet Approves New Microfinance Regulatory Bill for Parliament
26/09/2025
The proposed legislation aims to establish a new regulatory regime to tackle predatory lending after a previous bill was withdrawn.
Market Infrastructure
RBA Dismisses Concerns That Card Fee Reforms WIll Impact Fraud Protections
26/09/2025
RBA governor has rejected industry warnings that the plan to ban card surcharges will result in reduced fraud prevention for consumers.
AML / KYC
Bangladesh Bank Launches Probe into StanChart Credit Card Fraud
26/09/2025
The central bank has ordered an immediate investigation following reports of unauthorised transfers from 54 customer credit cards.
Enforcement
INTERPOL Operation Recovers $439 Million, Highlights Need for Regulatory Unity
26/09/2025
An INTERPOL operation has recovered USD 439 million in illicit funds, highlighting the need for enhanced cross-border regulatory cooperation in APAC.
Market Infrastructure
Vietnam Deepens UAE Partnership to Advance Financial Hub Ambitions
25/09/2025
Vietnam seeks guidance from Abu Dhabi's ADGM and signs MOUs for its planned international financial centres in HCMC and Da Nang.
Fintech / Regtech
China Issues Emergency Response Guidelines for GenAI Security Incidents
25/09/2025
The National Cybersecurity Standardisation Technical Committee set out classification, grading and response rules for generative AI security incidents.
Securities / Derivatives
KRX Refines Disciplinary Rules for Short-Selling Violations
25/09/2025
Korea Exchange is revising disciplinary standards for illegal short-selling following a surge in detected cases via a new electronic surveillance system.
AML / KYC
Korea's Bithumb Under Scrutiny Over Cross-Border Data Sharing
25/09/2025
South Korean regulators summoned the crypto exchange's CEO for questioning regarding its order book sharing with an Australian peer.
Capital / Liquidity
Thai Government, Banks Partner to Tackle Economic Headwinds
25/09/2025
Thailand's new government and its financial sector align on a 'Quick Big Win' strategy to confront structural economic issues.
Fintech / Regtech
Vietnam Imposes P2P Lending Limits in Pilot Programme
24/09/2025
The State Bank of Vietnam caps P2P lending to ensure risk control and stabilise the financial system under a new pilot programme.
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