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
Alternative Markets
South Korea Advances Bill to Promote Venture Capital Investments
28/07/2025
The amendment bill will pave the way for the introduction of business development companies (BDCs), a type of investment vehicle designed to provide growth support to innovative enterprises.
Trading & Investment
China's NAFMII Expands Bond Underwriting Probe to Guangfa Bank
28/07/2025
An investigation that began with six underwriters over low fees for a capital bond issuance has now been extended to the bank itself.
Credit Risk
Kazakhstan and China Deepen Financial Regulatory Ties
28/07/2025
Kazakhstan and China have signed an MoU to enhance cooperation in banking and insurance supervision, aiming to bolster financial system security.
KYC & CDD
Indonesia's OJK Boosts Oversight with Integrated GRC System and Data-Sharing Pact
28/07/2025
OJK has launched a real-time risk platform and signed a data-sharing pact to tighten supervision of financial firms.
Anti-Money Laundering
India’s ED Raids Anil Ambani Firms in Bank Fraud and Money Laundering Probe
26/07/2025
The Enforcement Directorate is investigating an alleged INR 30 billion Yes Bank loan fraud, involving multiple regulatory violations and suspected bribery.
Market Abuse
Korea: Ex-Meritz Fire CEO Facing Criminal Prosecution for Insider Trading
26/07/2025
South Korean financial regulators have referred the former CEO of Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance and other executives for prosecution over alleged insider trading.
Payments & Settlements
SEBI to Place MCX on Regulatory Review After Market Outage - Report
25/07/2025
SEBI is reported to be considering action against MCX following a technical glitch that caused a trading halt on Wednesday.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Indian Regulators Unveil New Initiatives to Combat Digital Fraud
25/07/2025
Indian regulators have unveiled a multi-pronged strategy that includes a new system for managing customer consents and dedicated numbering for financial services calls.
Trading & Investment
Cambodia Unveils New Regulatory Framework for Infrastructure Bonds
24/07/2025
Cambodia has issued regulations for infrastructure bonds, opening a new channel for public and private companies to fund national development projects.
Trade Based Money Laundering
Bangladesh Losing $16B Annually Due to Lax TBML Controls - Study
24/07/2025
New BIBM research finds that the banking industry's failure to enforce AML controls is causing USD 16 billion in annual losses through TBML.
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