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
Capital / Liquidity
Japan to Test Banks’ Resilience Against Social Media-Driven Runs
03/10/2023
Japan’s FSA plans to test the resilience of around 20 banks against social media-fuelled runs, responding to the failure of Silicon Valley Bank in the US.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS Querying DBS Regarding Disruption of Payment Services
03/10/2023
MAS is following up with DBS to identify the root cause of a disruption to the bank’s FAST and PayNow services last week.
Enforcement
Former Goldman Analyst, Three Others Charged for Insider Trading
02/10/2023
The former analyst tipped his friends to impending M&A deals. Together they made over $460,000 from trading on nonpublic information.
Sanctions
Western Allies Issue Guidance on Russia-related Export Controls
01/10/2023
E5 countries issue a guidance document for industry and academia on exporting commercial goods that may be subject to Russia sanctions.
Big Picture
Fed Report Assesses Financial Stability Risks of Stablecoins
01/10/2023
In a separate note, JP Morgan says the Fed’s decision to prevent stablecoins from accessing its overnight facilities could risk disruption in funding markets.
Sanctions
UK Imposes New Sanctions Over “Sham Elections” in Ukraine
01/10/2023
The sanctions are a response to Russia’s attempts one year ago to use “falsified and illegitimate sham referendums” to annex sovereign Ukrainian land.
Enforcement
US Regulators Penalise Shinhan Bank for AML Violations
01/10/2023
The US subsidiary of South Korea’s Shinhan Bank will pay a USD 15 million penalty to settle cases from FinCEN, the FDIC, and NYDFS.
Enforcement
SFAT Upholds SFC’s Decision to Bar Ex-UBS Banker for Two Years
30/09/2023
The SFAT has upheld the SFC’s decision to prohibit Calvin Choi from re-entering the industry for two years.
Enforcement
Indian Lawmakers Demand Parliamentary Probe into Adani Group
29/09/2023
The Congress party says SEBI is reluctant to investigate the allegations against the Adani Group, one of the largest conglomerates in India.
Securities / Derivatives
India Considers Allowing Trading in Fractional Shares – Report
29/09/2023
Fractional shares could simplify investing for India’s retail investors and help address the market entry challenges they currently face.
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