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
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thailand Threatens to Ban Facebook Over Fraudulent Crypto Ads
24/08/2023
Thailand has threatened to ban Facebook if it does not stop allowing fraudulent crypto ads on its platform.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Enhances Governance Norms for REITs, InvITs
23/08/2023
Investors with at least 10% of a REIT’s units can nominate directors. The amendments also introduce the concept of self-sponsored REITs.
Crypto / Digital Assets
North Korea Stole $200m in Crypto in 2023: TRM Labs
23/08/2023
TRM Labs describes how North Korea has evolved its on-chain laundering methodologies to evade sanctions, law enforcement scrutiny, and tracing capabilities.
Fintech / Regtech
BCG Explores the Potential of Generative AI for Finance
22/08/2023
BCG says CFOs should embrace generative AI “immediately” and remove any obstacles to adoption in their departments.
ESG / Sustainability
New Zealand to Enhance ETS Market Governance Framework
22/08/2023
The government has agreed to two proposals to improve market governance for the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme.
Market Infrastructure
India’s Finance Minister Reviews Progress of GIFT City
22/08/2023
Nirmala Sitharaman reviews GIFT City’s progress, saying a legal framework for accounting, auditing, and taxation professionals will soon be in place.
China Issues Policy to Boost Commercial Credit System
21/08/2023
The policy outlines measures to establish standards for credit revaluations and enhance access to affordable credit for businesses.
Securities / Derivatives
Abaxx Seeks to Launch World’s First Nickel Sulphate Futures in Singapore
21/08/2023
Nickel sulphate is a key ingredient of EV batteries. The launch of the new futures contract is subject to review by MAS.
Korea Announces New Export Finance Support Measures
17/08/2023
The measures will support export businesses entering new markets, bidding for overseas projects, and making investments in strategic industries.
Market Infrastructure
Bangladesh Defends Against Nationwide Cyber Attacks
17/08/2023
Several warnings were issued in the lead-up to Tuesday’s attacks. 25 public and private institutions are reported to have been breached.
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