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
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
KOFIA Urges Asset Managers to Tighten Up Advertising Practices
08/12/2025
The association has urged stricter internal reviews on promotional materials as regulators launch inspections into overseas investment marketing practices.
Structural Regulation
FSS Korea Orders Fuller Dividend Policy Reporting
08/12/2025
The FSS has updated annual report requirements to compel listed companies to provide specific details on dividend policies.
Payments & Settlements
Cambodia Central Bank Announces Full Liquidation of Huione Pay
08/12/2025
The National Bank of Cambodia has announced the complete liquidation of payment firm Huione Pay following its licence revocation in September 2024.
Structural Regulation
Taiwan, India Regulators Sign MoU on Cooperation, Market Access
08/12/2025
Taiwan's FSC and India's IFSCA established a framework for information exchange, regulatory enforcement, and cross-border branch expansion.
Trading & Investment
Taiwan FSC Relaxes Restrictions on ETF Feeder Funds
08/12/2025
The FSC will allow feeder funds to track active ETFs and products beyond domestic securities to boost participation.
Trading & Investment
FSS Korea Probes Overseas Investment Practices of Securities Firms
08/12/2025
The FSS is inspecting fees, marketing, and FX practices amid industry unease over being scapegoated for currency depreciation.
CBDCs
Chinese Bank Issues First Blockchain Bond Using e-CNY for Settlement
08/12/2025
Hua Xia Bank subsidiary completes issuance exclusively using CBDC, aiming to streamline settlement and reduce intermediaries.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
US Authorities Seize Domain Tied to Myanmar Scam Compound
07/12/2025
The action targets the Tai Chang operation and follows recent sanctions against groups linked to Chinese organised crime and crypto fraud.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Taiwan Suspends Xiaohongshu for One Year Over Cyber, Fraud Risks
05/12/2025
Taiwan authorities are blocking the Chinese social media platform after it failed security assessments and was linked to TWD 247 million in scam losses.
Structural Regulation
Taiwan Proposes Easing Rules for FIs to Open Domestic Branches
05/12/2025
The FSC has proposed amendments allowing financial institutions to open one new physical branch annually despite missing profitability targets.
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