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
Enforcement
US DOJ Proposes 36-Month Prison Sentence for Binance Founder
25/04/2024
The DOJ said the sentence must be significant to effectively punish Changpeng Zhao and to deter others who are tempted to break US laws.
Market Infrastructure
BOJ, FSA Publish Results from Cybersecurity Self-Assessments
25/04/2024
The results reveal that challenges remain in securing and training cybersecurity personnel and managing third-party risks.
Market Infrastructure
TFX Consults on Termination of Three-Month Euroyen Futures
25/04/2024
TFX seeks public comments on the termination of trading for three-month Euroyen futures by 7 May 2024.
Enforcement
Taiwan FSC Penalises Shin Kong Financial Holding and Subsidiary
25/04/2024
Shin Kong Life Insurance’s capital adequacy ratios fell below the required minimum. Its capital increase plan lacked specificity and timelines.
AML / KYC
LSEG’s World-Check Data Breached by Hackers – Reports
24/04/2024
Hackers claim they have stolen data from LSEG’s World-Check database and have threatened to release records.
AML / KYC
Commerzbank Fined in Germany for AML Violations
24/04/2024
BaFin said Commerzbank was slow to update customer data and inadequately applied enhanced due diligence requirements.
Malaysia to Introduce ‘Golden Pass’ for Venture Capital Firms
24/04/2024
The Golden Pass will reduce VC registration time from 6 to 2 weeks. The employment pass vetting process is also being enhanced.
Crypto / Digital Assets
HK Customs Busts $230m Crypto Money Laundering Scheme
23/04/2024
Three suspects were arrested for orchestrating over 1,000 dubious transactions through 18 bank accounts linked to shell companies.
Enforcement
HK Police Offers Update on JPEX Fraud Investigation
23/04/2024
A total 72 individuals have been arrested and HKD 228 million worth of assets have been seized in connection with JPEX.
AML / KYC
FATF Ministers Pledge Stronger Measures Against Financial Crime
23/04/2024
The FATF has published a Ministers’ Declaration to reinforce their commitment to combating financial crime.
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