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
Crypto / Digital Assets
US SEC to Investigate False Tweet on Bitcoin ETF Approvals
09/01/2024
US SEC claims official X account was hacked, posting a false tweet about approving bitcoin ETFs, causing a brief surge and crash in bitcoin price.
Capital / Liquidity
Indonesia’s OJK Lowers Interest Rate Cap for Online Lenders
09/01/2024
The new regulations tighten th caps on interest rates and late fees while also lowering borrowing limits imposed on debtors.
Market Infrastructure
Indonesia to Introduce Market Maker Regulations in 2024
08/01/2024
IDX plans to boost stock market liquidity and transaction value by implementing market maker regulations in 2024.
ESG / Sustainability
Singapore Professional Bodies to Boost Sustainability Services
08/01/2024
ISCA and LawSoc Singapore have launched a three-year programme to help firms offer sustainability services.
AML / KYC
KoFIU Unveils New AML Education Initiatives for Financial Industry
08/01/2024
Firms will be allowed to set training hours for employees based on position and duties, and KoFIU will introduce a new AML competency test.
Fintech / Regtech
Taiwan Reports Progress on Industry Use of Digital Identity Solutions
07/01/2024
The FSC said the financial industry is gradually introducing digital identity verification solutions following the issuance of new guidelines in October.
AML / KYC
Korea to Diversify Funding Sources for Credit Finance Firms
05/01/2024
The legislative amendment applicable to credit finance firms will ban the use of credit cards to make payments on overseas crypto platforms.
Securities / Derivatives
S. Korea to Scrap Plans to Impose Investment Income Tax
04/01/2024
President Yoon Suk Yeol announced plans to abolish a tax on capital gains from stock investments that has been due to take effect in 2025.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Indonesia Requires Crypto Exchanges to Register with National Bourse
02/01/2024
Crypto exchanges operating in Indonesia will have to register with the country’s new national exchange for digital assets.
Fintech / Regtech
Indonesia OJK Issues New Rules to Support Banking Digitalisation
30/12/2023
The new regulations aim to provide a level playing field and guidance for banks in developing digital services and assessing digital maturity.
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