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
Market Infrastructure
Korea to Launch Consumer Finance Watchdog and Stability Fund
17/10/2025
New committee to evaluate financial policy as regulator pushes consumer-centric reforms and new liabilities for financial firms.
Securities / Derivatives
Indonesia Eyes Higher Offshore Investment Limits for Mutual Funds
17/10/2025
Regulators are considering a significant increase to the current 15 percent cap on overseas assets for local funds.
Securities / Derivatives
Bangladesh to Overhaul IPO Rules, Ceding Approval Power to Bourses
17/10/2025
BSEC will mandate stock exchange recommendations for IPOs and introduce stricter rules to boost transparency and attract quality listings.
ESG / Sustainability
Indonesia Reopens International Carbon Trading with New Decree
16/10/2025
New rules establish a decentralised registry and recognise international standards, aiming to attract foreign investment after a four-year hiatus.
Fintech / Regtech
India's NIPL and NTT DATA Sign Pact to Bring UPI to Japan
16/10/2025
MOU aims to allow the growing number of Indian tourists in Japan to use the popular mobile payment system.
Fintech / Regtech
India Enlists Accounting Body for Sovereign AI Model Development
16/10/2025
The ICAI will provide financial data from listed companies to support the nation's sovereign AI ambitions.
PBOC Overhauls Approval Rules for Sub-Treasury Agent Banks
15/10/2025
New measures effective from 1 January 2026, will standardise the application, supervision and review process for banks handling state treasury business.
Sanctions
China Sanctions Five US-based Subsidiaries of Korean Firm
15/10/2025
China's blacklisting of five US-based subsidiaries of Hanwha Ocean has sent a warning to third-country companies involved in the US-China industrial rivalry.
ESG / Sustainability
Vietnam Unveils Green Bond Handbook to Boost Transparency and Attract Investment
15/10/2025
Vietnam's State Securities Commission has launched a new guide for green bond disclosures to align with global standards.
Securities / Derivatives
Bangladesh to Mandate iXBRL for Financial Reporting in Phased Rollout
15/10/2025
The securities regulator will introduce mandatory digital reporting for listed companies to enhance data transparency and align with global standards.
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