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
BSP Approves GCash Expansion Services to Overseas Filipinos
22/02/2024
Filipinos in 16 countries can now send money, pay bills and buy load using the GCash app.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Enhances Fund Manager Rules on Conflict of Interests
22/02/2024
The FSC introduced seven new and refined six existing measures to prevent conflicts of interest involving managers of investment trusts.
Capital / Liquidity
EU Adopts New Rules to Enhance Market Data Access
22/02/2024
The amendments to MiFIR and MiFID II will enable the establishment of EU-wide consolidated tapes and ban payment for order flow.
EU Removes Four Jurisdictions from Tax Blacklist
22/02/2024
Hong Kong was also removed from the EU’s state-of-play document for making further improvements to its tax policies.
Capital / Liquidity
Korean Mutual Finance Firms Required to Increase Loan Loss Provisions
21/02/2024
A higher loan loss provisioning ratio will apply to exposures to the construction and real estate industries.
Crypto / Digital Assets
UK Seeking to Introduce Stablecoin, Staking Rules Within Six Months
21/02/2024
The UK government is “pushing very hard” to enact the new rules as soon as possible, Economic Secretary Bim Afolami said.
Securities / Derivatives
Indonesia OJK Outlines Plans for Developing Capital Market
21/02/2024
OJK plans measures to increase retail investor participation, boost market liquidity, and introduce new derivatives products.
BSP to Ease FX Market Access for Nonresident Investors
21/02/2024
The BSP will remove the need for foreign investors to submit a registration document to access FX from the domestic banking system.
ESG / Sustainability
Thai SEC Proposes Principles for “Green Investment Trusts”
20/02/2024
The SEC aims to use GITs as a tool to encourage investment in projects that conserve or preserve the environment.
Enforcement
FSS Korea Sanctions Lotte Insurance for Poor Risk Management
20/02/2024
Lotte Insurance is asked to prepare a comprehensive liquidity management plan and strengthen its stress tests for alternative investments.
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