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
Barclays to Close 21 ETN Products Following Over-issuance Incident
22/04/2023
Barclays will close nearly half of its US-listed ETNs. The bank was penalised by the SEC last year for over-issuing $17.7bn in securities.
Capital / Liquidity
ECB Calling on US Banks to Relocate More Assets to EU
21/04/2023
The ECB has urged US banks to move more assets and risk to the euro area after a “desk mapping” review that took place last year.
Crypto / Digital Assets
ECB Urged to Improve Design Features of Digital Euro
20/04/2023
A new study evaluates the ECB’s progress on the digital euro and suggests ways to enhance its attractiveness and functionality.
Fintech / Regtech
ChatGPT Can Interpret Fed Policy, Predict Stock Moves
19/04/2023
Researchers find ChatGPT can interpret Fed policy and corporate news and make investment recommendations based on them.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Australia Considers Outright Ban on Ransom Payments
19/04/2023
The ACSC recommends that victims of ransomware attacks never pay a ransom. The government is considering a law prohibiting attack victims from paying ransoms.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Fed Official Outlines Policy Issues for CBDC Introduction
18/04/2023
Fed governor Michelle Bowman said a CBDC may not necessarily improve payment system efficiency or increase financial inclusion.
AML / KYC
UK Watchdog Faces Surge in AML Whistleblower Reports
18/04/2023
The UK FCA has received 141 reports from insiders who raised concerns about their firms’ AML controls in the past six years.
Big Picture
BIS Paper Calls for Fiscal Reforms to Support Financial Stability
18/04/2023
A new BIS paper proposes policy measures to tackle the risks that arise from the link between fiscal policy and financial stability.
Enforcement
Russian National Receives Light Sentence for Laundering Ransomware Proceeds
18/04/2023
Denis Dubnikov laundered money for the Ryuk ransomware gang, but pleaded guilty and cooperated with investigators.
Fintech / Regtech
Japan’s Big Three Banks Embrace Generative AI Chatbots
18/04/2023
The adoption of AI chatbots by Japan’s top banks could spur other major Japanese companies to follow suit, as generative AI technology becomes increasingly popular.
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