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
BaFin Appoints Special Monitor to Oversee AML Improvements at N26
21/07/2023
BaFin fined N26 in 2021 but says it still has deficiencies. N26 will be restricted to onboarding no more than 50,000 new customers per month until the deficiencies are resolved.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Total e-CNY Transactions Reach ¥1.8tr in China
19/07/2023
China’s digital yuan is gaining traction in domestic transactions, including in the aviation sector and in a Hong Kong shopping festival.
Securities / Derivatives
Bursa Malaysia Launches Programme to Incentivise ETF Trading
17/07/2023
The initiative is aimed at cultivating a vibrant ETF ecosystem and creating more opportunities for investors and traders.
Sanctions
UK Issues Sanctions Over Forced Deportation of Ukrainian Children by Russia
17/07/2023
The UK has imposed 14 new sanctions on Russian officials for their role in the forced deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia-based re-education camps.
Crypto / Digital Assets
ESMA, EBA Issues First Consultation Packages Relating to MiCA
17/07/2023
ESMA’s consultation covers conflicts of interest and consumer complaints. EBA’s consultation covers authorisation of stablecoin issuers.
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Allows SHFE to Launch Synthetic Rubber Futures, Options
15/07/2023
Increasing fluctuations in the price of synthetic rubber has made the demand for risk management “increasingly strong”, the SHFE said.
Capital / Liquidity
US Banks Push Back Against Proposed Higher Capital Requirements
14/07/2023
Higher capital requirements being considered could make it more difficult to provide credit to the economy, banks say.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Tightens Disclosure Norms for Listed Companies
14/07/2023
The new disclosure norms by SEBI aim to enhance transparency and accountability in corporate governance practices of listed entities.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Stablecoins Threaten Policy Sovereignty, Says RBI Deputy Governor
14/07/2023
Stablecoins are only beneficial to linked economies, such as the US and Europe, but not to India, said T Rabi Sankar.
AML / KYC
BOT Offers Update on Implementation of Anti-Fraud Measures
14/07/2023
Banks have stopped sending links via SMS, email, and social media. Mobile banking users are also restricted to using just one device.
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