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
Sustainable Finance
Bangladesh Pushes Greater Inclusivity in Green Finance and CMSME Sector
21/03/2025
Bangladesh Bank seeks to boost financial inclusivity by linking green, CMSME financing with gender parity and development goals.
Sustainable Finance
China to Issue CNY-Denominated Green Bonds in London
21/03/2025
China’s first CNY sovereign green bond in London seeks global investment for the country’s ambitious climate targets.
Clearing & Post-Trade
Taiwan Mandates Central Clearing for TWD Interest Rate Swaps
20/03/2025
TAIFEX launched OTC clearing services for TWD IRS contracts in 2022, but central clearing has not yet been mandatory.
AI Risk & Governance
PBOC Embracing AI to Create “Digital Central Bank”
19/03/2025
Besides leveraging AI in the performance of its own duties, the PBOC will also promote the use of the technology by financial institutions.
Payments & Settlements
China Rolls Out 30-Point Action Plan to Boost Domestic Consumption
19/03/2025
The plan includes measures to expand channels for personal investment and encourages FIs to increase the issuance of personal consumption loans.
Structural Regulation
CSRC Issues Guidelines for Listed Companies Undergoing Restructuring
19/03/2025
The guidelines cover information disclosure, equity adjustment limits, lock-up periods, and debt restructuring gains recognition.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
S. Korean Prosecutors Raid IBK Offices Over Loan Scandal
19/03/2025
South Korean prosecutors have raided the offices of former and current IBK employees suspected of involvement in illegal loan activities.
Structural Regulation
OJK Indonesia Issues Rules for Financial Service Aggregation Providers
18/03/2025
Aggregation services facilitate consumers in comparing, selecting, and/or using financial products and services that match their profiles and/or needs.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
S. Korea Introduces Cap on Penalty for Accounting Fraud
18/03/2025
Penalties for fraudulent accounting will be capped at KRW 1 billion under the Act on External Audit of Stock Companies.
Payments & Settlements
Cambodia, Thailand Partner With UnionPay on Cross-Border Payments
18/03/2025
Users of Cambodia’s Bakong app can make cross-border payments by scanning UnionPay and WeChat Pay QR codes.
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