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
Enforcement
AFP Officer Charged with Stealing Bitcoin from Drug Bust
17/02/2024
The 2019 theft was discovered in 2021, when police implemented new tracing tools and tracked the crypto to Binance.
Enforcement
US Court Charges Digitex CEO with BSA Violations
16/02/2024
Founder and CEO of Digitex Futures Exchange has been indicted for failing to establish and implement an AML program as required by the Bank Secrecy Act.
Enforcement
SC Malaysia Awarded $515m in Insider Trading Case
15/02/2024
Malaysia’s High Court ordered a former CEO to pay the Securities Commission three times profits, as well as a civil penalty and legal costs.
Enforcement
NYAG Expands Fraud Lawsuit Against Crypto Firms to $3b
13/02/2024
Investigations have revealed that additional investors were defrauded beyond the $1bn claimed in the original suit against Gemini, Genesis and DCG, filed in October 2023.
AML / KYC
GCFFC Europe Chapter Sets Financial Crime Priorities for 2024
13/02/2024
The priorities include economic security, beneficial ownership, professional money launderers and public-private partnerships.
Korea to Enhance Rules on Corporate M&As to Protect Investors
13/02/2024
The FSC proposes to strengthen disclosure requirements for M&As and make third-party reviews mandatory.
Social Media Posts May Breach Market Abuse Rules: ESMA
09/02/2024
ESMA has warned social media users that they might be breaching the EU’s Market Abuse Regulation by posting investment recommendations online.
Market Infrastructure
US SEC Approves Rule Change to Shift Municipal Bonds to T+1
08/02/2024
The amendment promotes the completion of allocations, confirmations, and affirmations by the end of trade date for municipal securities transactions.
Enforcement
FSS Korea Warns of Stern Measures for Financial Misconduct
07/02/2024
FSS Korea warns of stern repercussions for misconduct by financial firms, excessive risk-taking, and high fees and interest rates.
APRA Finalises Updates to EFS Reporting Standards
31/01/2024
The revised standards apply to reporting periods ending on or after 30 June. The updated Priority Listing for Data Items apply to reporting periods ending after 31 October.
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