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
Fintech / Regtech
Korea Launches Web-Based FX Trading Platform
09/05/2024
Koscom developed the platform to enhance accessibility to the domestic FX market, including for foreign firms.
Market Infrastructure
ESMA Seeks Input on Changes to UCITS Framework
09/05/2024
ESMA seeks input on expanding UCITS eligible assets to crypto, catastrophe bonds, emission allowances and other asset classes.
Fintech / Regtech
Malaysia Launches New Platform to Connect Investors and DRs
08/05/2024
The “Bursa Reach” platform allows dealer’s representatives to showcase their expertise and profiles with investments.
Big Picture
OECD Updates AI Principles to Address Safety Concerns
08/05/2024
The OECD has updated its AI Principles to mitigate risks and prevent bias, discrimination, and misinformation.
AML / KYC
Thailand Targets Mule Accounts in Scam Crackdown
07/05/2024
Over 300,000 mule accounts have been closed since November. Further measures to address mule accounts in development.
AML / KYC
BSP Mandates 24-Hour Reporting for Significant Risk Events
06/05/2024
New BSP rules require bank and non-bank FIs to report significant ML/TF/PF risk events within 24 hours.
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Revises STAR Market Criteria to Boost R&D Investment
05/05/2024
The guidelines were revised to require STAR Market companies to have more R&D investment, more invention patents and a higher income growth rate.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Unveils Measures to Enhance Regulatory System for ETFs
03/05/2024
The FSC will review ETF sales documents. SITCA will strengthen advertising reviews. Indices tracked by ETFs will have to be approved.
Enforcement
Canada’s FINTRAC Imposes AML Penalty on TD Bank
03/05/2024
The $6.7mn fine is the largest-ever levied by FINTRAC. TD Bank has separately provisioned $450mn for potential US penalties.
AML / KYC
Taiwan FSC Calls for Enhanced Controls to Prevent Card Fraud
02/05/2024
FIs are asked to lower the notification threshold for online credit card transactions and to improve their OTP practices.
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