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
Trading & Investment
Taiwan FSC Relaxes Restrictions on ETF Feeder Funds
08/12/2025
The FSC will allow feeder funds to track active ETFs and products beyond domestic securities to boost participation.
Trading & Investment
FSS Korea Probes Overseas Investment Practices of Securities Firms
08/12/2025
The FSS is inspecting fees, marketing, and FX practices amid industry unease over being scapegoated for currency depreciation.
CBDCs
Chinese Bank Issues First Blockchain Bond Using e-CNY for Settlement
08/12/2025
Hua Xia Bank subsidiary completes issuance exclusively using CBDC, aiming to streamline settlement and reduce intermediaries.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
US Authorities Seize Domain Tied to Myanmar Scam Compound
07/12/2025
The action targets the Tai Chang operation and follows recent sanctions against groups linked to Chinese organised crime and crypto fraud.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Taiwan Suspends Xiaohongshu for One Year Over Cyber, Fraud Risks
05/12/2025
Taiwan authorities are blocking the Chinese social media platform after it failed security assessments and was linked to TWD 247 million in scam losses.
Structural Regulation
Taiwan Proposes Easing Rules for FIs to Open Domestic Branches
05/12/2025
The FSC has proposed amendments allowing financial institutions to open one new physical branch annually despite missing profitability targets.
Operational Risk
TAIFEX Tightens After-Hours Risk Controls for Futures Firms
05/12/2025
TAIFEX mandates new rules for managing customer risk from option trading strategies during extended sessions.
Structural Regulation
Taiwan to Revamp Corporate Financial Statements, Mandate Digital Filing
05/12/2025
The FSC proposes major changes to align with IFRS 18, introducing new performance metrics and requiring paperless reporting from 2026.
Cybersecurity
FSS Korea Probes Coupang Pay, Gmarket After Major Data Breaches
05/12/2025
The FSS is scrutinising payment systems at major e-commerce platforms amid concerns over inadequate cybersecurity investment in the sector.
Structural Regulation
Korea Forms New Advisory Committee to Attract Foreign Capital
04/12/2025
Deputy PM Koo Yoon-chul said the government aims to create an environment that supports greater inflows of foreign investment funds.
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