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
AML / KYC
Bangladesh Seeks Interpol Red Notice Against Former Land Minister
23/09/2025
A Bangladesh court has ordered the issuance of an Interpol 'Red Notice' against former land minister and his wife, following a petition from the Anti-Corruption Commission.
Capital / Liquidity
China Eases Foreign Investment Rules, Lifts Property Curbs
23/09/2025
Beijing is lifting a long-standing ban on foreign companies purchasing residential property for non-self-use as part of a broader package of reforms.
Capital / Liquidity
Bangladesh Eases Loan Repayment Rules Amid Record Defaults
22/09/2025
BB has introduced new facilities to ease repayment for troubled borrowers, a move welcomed by bankers but flagged as a credit risk.
Capital / Liquidity
India Considers Easing Bank Lending Caps to Boost Infrastructure Finance
22/09/2025
Regulators are reportedly discussing relaxing a crisis-era rule on large corporate exposures amid a government push for major project funding.
Indonesia Mulls Central Bank Overhaul, Stoking Independence Fears
21/09/2025
Proposed law would expand Bank Indonesia’s growth mandate and grant parliament powers to dismiss board members.s, rattling financial markets.
Enforcement
FSS Korea Demands CEO Accountability After Lotte Card Data Breach
19/09/2025
FSS Korea governor warns of “zero-tolerance” and severe penalties for cybersecurity failures following a string of hacking incidents.
Big Picture
Korea to Overhaul Corporate Crime Laws, Ease “Breach of Trust” Penalties
19/09/2025
The government plans to reform thousands of economic criminal penalties to spur investment and remove “regulatory spider webs” hindering business.
Enforcement
FSS Korea Expands PE Fund Probe, Targeting Pension Fund Links
19/09/2025
South Korea’s financial regulator is intensifying inspections of private equity fund managers, signalling a new focus on social responsibility.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Koscom Eyes Stablecoin Business as Landmark Regulation Looms
19/09/2025
Korea Exchange subsidiary files won-stablecoin trademarks as financial authorities prepare to introduce a comprehensive digital asset regulatory framework in October.
Capital / Liquidity
Taiwan Insurers Seek Regulatory Relief Amid Surging Forex Losses
19/09/2025
Taiwanese life insurers are lobbying for accounting rule changes to mitigate foreign exchange losses as the local currency strengthens.
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