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
Fintech / Regtech
Bangladesh Bank to Issue Guidelines for Digital Banking
14/06/2023
The central bank plans to finalise a new licensing framework for digital banks this month, after consulting with stakeholders.
Sanctions
China Military Pilot Training Targeted by US Export Controls
14/06/2023
US Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security added 43 entities to its Entity List for aiding China’s military modernisation programmes.
Fintech / Regtech
IFSCA Consults on Regulations for GIFT City Payment Firms
13/06/2023
The proposed regulations cover authorisation, supervision, governance arrangements, and risk management.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Permits Mutual Funds Greater Participation in Repo Market
11/06/2023
Mutual funds can participate in repo transactions involving commercial papers and certificates of deposit.
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Vows to Crack Down on Stock Market related Misconduct
11/06/2023
CSRC chairman Yi Huiman said the regulator will strengthen monitoring and supervision of equities trading, including in relation to new practices such as quantitative trading.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Allows Banks More Flexibility to Participate in Interbank Market
09/06/2023
Banks can set their own limits for borrowing in the call and notice money markets, provided they meet existing prudential limits for inter-bank liabilities.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Issues New Rules on Guarantee Arrangements in Digital Lending
09/06/2023
Loan service providers such as fintechs are allowed to provide default cover up to five percent of the loan portfolio.
Capital / Liquidity
SEBI Issues New Framework for Client Funds Upstreaming
08/06/2023
Stock brokers will have to upstream all client funds to clearing corporations by the end of each day.
Enforcement
INTERPOL Issues Global Alert on Human Trafficking-Fueled Online Fraud
07/06/2023
INTERPOL warns of a “double-edged crime threat” that exploits victims of human trafficking as well as those forced to perpetrate online fraud.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Russia Drops Plan to Establish National Crypto Exchange
06/06/2023
The country now plans to create rules that will enable multiple crypto trading platforms to be established and conduct cross-border transactions.
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