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
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.
AML / KYC
Italy Busts $1.9bn Tax Fraud Scheme Involving Chinese Shadow Banks
30/01/2024
Italian police uncover a tax fraud involving false invoices and Chinese underground banks, seizing assets worth EUR 350 million.
AML / KYC
India Gives Offshore Funds Time to Disclose Investors
26/01/2024
SEBI is reportedly allowing offshore funds seven months to disclose the identities of their investors before they are forced to liquidate their holdings.
Big Picture
CFA Institute Report Examines Finfluencer Phenomenon
26/01/2024
A new report examines the role and impact of financial influencers on social media platforms and the implications for investment firms and regulators.
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