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
Anti-Money Laundering
Bangladesh Court Orders Freeze on Singapore Assets in Billion-Dollar Probe
14/07/2025
A Dhaka court has ordered the freezing of dozens of bank accounts and corporate shares in Singapore linked to Mohammad Saiful Alam and his family.
Reporting & Disclosures
IFRS Foundation Clarifies Use of Industry Guidance for ISSB Standards
14/07/2025
The IFRS Foundation has published new guidance to support global firms implementing sustainability disclosure rules tailored to their industries.
Credit Risk
Korean Banks Unveil KRW 3 Trillion Guarantee Scheme to Boost SMEs
12/07/2025
South Korea’s banking sector is collaborating to accelerate growth among high-performing small enterprises through delegated guarantee lending.
Market Abuse
SEBI Penalises Former Exec of Axis Asset Management Company
12/07/2025
The former executive was found to have recommended specific stocks to relatives that closely resembled trades executed by Axis Mutual Fund.
Credit Risk
Bangladesh Bank to Conduct Reviews of 11 Additional Banks
03/07/2025
The initiative follows similar reviews of six other banks with irregularities, which resulted in Bangladesh Bank initiating a multi-bank merger process.
Structural Regulation
CSRC Consults on Revisions to Brokerage Classification Framework
27/06/2025
The revised framework aims to refine the classification system and better align oversight with risk, governance, and national priorities.
Supervision & Enforcement
Bangladesh to Reform Insurance Law to Combat Mismanagement
26/06/2025
The government is moving to overhaul the Insurance Act following scandals that left thousands of policyholders in financial limbo.
Structural Regulation
IFC Examines Feasibility of Securitisation Market in Bangladesh
26/06/2025
The IFC is studying the possible establishment of a securitisation market in Bangladesh, though experts say foundation elements are lacking.
Trading & Investment
DCE Optimises Options Exercise and Hedging Services
26/06/2025
The Dalian Commodity Exchange has enhanced its options exercise and hedging services, offering API access and abandonment features.
Credit Risk
China Requiring State Developers to Avoid Debt Defaults
25/06/2025
SASAC imposed a new obligation on state-owned developers requiring them to avoid defaulting on publicly issued debt.
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