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
ESG / Sustainability
ISDA Launches Clause Library for Sustainability-Linked Derivatives
19/01/2024
ISDA launches a digital platform with standard-form drafting options for key areas of SLD transactions.
ESG / Sustainability
Bursa to Boost Solar Renewable Energy Certificates in Malaysia
19/01/2024
The partnership aims to support Malaysia’s renewable energy targets and respond to growing corporate demand for RECs.
Capital / Liquidity
US Regulator to Propose New Short-term Liquidity Rules for Banks
19/01/2024
OCC to introduce new short-term liquidity rules for larger and midsize banks and promote the use of the Fed’s discount window.
Enforcement
Former VP of US Bank Pleads Guilty to AML Violations
18/01/2024
Peter McVey helped high-risk customers evade the bank’s AML controls, violating the Bank Secrecy Act.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea FSS Says Naked Short Selling Has ‘Significant Impact’
18/01/2024
Illegal short selling has a “significant impact” on certain stocks, the FSS said in response to concerns that its short-selling ban may not have been justified.
Fintech / Regtech
Malaysia Issues Exposure Draft on Currency Processing Business
18/01/2024
The exposure draft covers key areas such as governance, operational requirements, risk management and IT requirements for currency processors.
Enforcement
US House Passes Three Finance Bills to Support Taiwan
16/01/2024
The bills aim to boost Taiwan’s role in the IMF, exclude China from key banking organisations, and push for more […]
Capital / Liquidity
Australia Treasury Seeks Feedback on Clearing and Settlement Services Rules
16/01/2024
The draft regulations will specify the classes of clearing and settlement services that are subject to ASIC’s rules and the CCA’s arbitration regime.
Enforcement
Former Wyelands Bank CEO Fined, Banned by UK PRA
16/01/2024
Former Wyelands Bank CEO faces penalty and prohibition for failing to ensure the lender had adequate systems and controls.
Capital / Liquidity
EBA Deems BNP Paribas Capital Instruments Ineligible
15/01/2024
Perpetual bonds, also known as “discos”, have a complex structure that could hamper the resolution of the bank in a crisis, the EBA said.
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