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
Securities / Derivatives
CFTC Relaxes Reporting Rules for Japanese Swap Dealers
24/03/2025
The CFTC issued a staff interpretation in response to industry concerns raised by SIFMA on behalf of Japanese nonbank swap dealers.
Enforcement
SFC Suspends Former Securities Broker Over ‘Finfluencer’ Activities
24/03/2025
The former Tse’s Securities representative provided investment advice through a subscription-based chat group on Telegram he hosted without a licence.
Fintech / Regtech
IOSCO Launches New Portal to Combat Investment Fraud
24/03/2025
I-SCAN aggregates alerts from over 150 financial regulators worldwide, allowing investors to check whether a company or investment has been flagged as unlicensed or fraudulent.
Big Picture
Hong Kong Trust Industry Facing Regulatory Challenges
23/03/2025
HKTA and KPMG published a report shedding light on the state of Hong Kong’s trust industry, including mounting compliance costs and regulatory challenges.
Australia Mandates Payday Superannuation Contributions
21/03/2025
To boost retirement security and simplify payroll processes, employers need to align superannuation payments with salaries by 2026.
Fintech / Regtech
Thailand Insurance Regulator Unveils AI Tools to Combat Fraud
21/03/2025
Thai authorities take action against triggered by a sophisticated insurance scam involving multiple policies and staged accidents.
ESG / Sustainability
Bangladesh Pushes Greater Inclusivity in Green Finance and CMSME Sector
21/03/2025
Bangladesh Bank seeks to boost financial inclusivity by linking green, CMSME financing with gender parity and development goals.
ESG / Sustainability
China to Issue CNY-Denominated Green Bonds in London
21/03/2025
China’s first CNY sovereign green bond in London seeks global investment for the country’s ambitious climate targets.
Capital / Liquidity
Taiwan Mandates Central Clearing for TWD Interest Rate Swaps
20/03/2025
TAIFEX launched OTC clearing services for TWD IRS contracts in 2022, but central clearing has not yet been mandatory.
Fintech / Regtech
PBOC Embracing AI to Create “Digital Central Bank”
19/03/2025
Besides leveraging AI in the performance of its own duties, the PBOC will also promote the use of the technology by financial institutions.
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