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
ESG / Sustainability
US Fed Governor Questions Need for Special Focus on Climate Risk
12/05/2023
Climate change is real, but not a serious risk to financial stability, Fed Governor Waller said in a speech in Madrid.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Bankrupt FTX Affiliate Alameda Research Hit with $44b Tax Bill
10/05/2023
In bankruptcy proceedings, the IRS claims would take precedence over those of unsecured creditors, including FTX’s one million users.
Enforcement
British American Tobacco to Pay $629m in DPRK Sanctions Case
27/04/2023
OFAC’s $508mn penalty, its largest ever against a non-financial institution, settles charges related to the export of tobacco products to North Korea.
Crypto / Digital Assets
UK FCA to Develop New Financial Promotions for Crypto Industry
26/04/2023
FCA executive director Sarah Pritchard said the new regime will apply to all firms marketing cryptoassets to UK consumers, regardless of where they are based.
Crypto / Digital Assets
VC Firm Tribe Capital Eyes $250m Fund Raise to Restart FTX
24/04/2023
FTX’s creditors are in talks with Tribe Capital, a venture capital firm that is interested in leading a $250mn fund raise to restart the exchange.
ESG / Sustainability
Asian Asset Managers Lag Europe on ESG, says WWF-Singapore
23/04/2023
Only 38 percent of Asian asset managers reporting on responsible investing actions, compared with 100 percent of European asset managers.
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.
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