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
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Singapore Jails Nominee Director in Multi-Million Dollar Shell Company Scam Case
13/11/2025
Singaporean man sentenced after shell firms he directed processed millions in proceeds from US and European scams.
Structural Regulation
Sri Lanka Cabinet Approves Drafting of New Investment Security Act
13/11/2025
Legislation aims to prevent 'capricious nationalisation' and establish a new board for resolving investor disputes.
Trading & Investment
TAIFEX to Implement Changes to Electronic and Equity Options Contracts
13/11/2025
Taiwan’s futures exchange details multiplier reduction for electronic options and launch of new weekly equity options, effective 8 December.
Credit Risk
Thailand Launches 'Social AMC' Scheme to Buy THB 120b in Small-Value NPLs
13/11/2025
Programme to use state AMCs to buy NPLs under THB 100,000, funded by soft loans and reduced FIDF contributions.
Clearing & Post-Trade
HKEX to Take 20pc Stake in HKMA’s CMU OmniClear Holdings
13/11/2025
Partnership aims to build a major regional CSD and advance Hong Kong’s fixed-income ecosystem and status as an RMB hub.
Structural Regulation
China Issues New Rules for Investment Consultation, Links Fees to Quality
13/11/2025
New measures effective 1 December mandate "assess first, decide later" principle and introduce strict penalties for poor-quality reports.
Structural Regulation
Taiwan FSC Proposes New Rules to Attract Foreign Bond Issuers
13/11/2025
Taiwan's FSC plans to expand eligibility for foreign FIs and special purpose vehicles to issue bonds, seeking to boost “Asia Innovation Capital” platform.
Structural Regulation
Taiwan FSC Revises Financial Holding Company Rules to Streamline M&A
12/11/2025
Taiwan FSC updates rules on ownership thresholds, governance, and disclosures to align with market practices and speed up consolidation.
Clearing & Post-Trade
APAC Firms Lagging in Readiness for US Treasury Clearing Rules
12/11/2025
A global survey reveals 80 percent of Asia-based firms are still in the 'scoping' phase for looming US Treasury clearing rules.
Trading & Investment
BSEC Moves to Ban Closed-end Funds, Hike AMC Capital Requirements
12/11/2025
BSEC cited investor protection and a history of irregularities, while also proposing new capital and governance rules for asset managers.
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