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
AML / KYC
UK to Implement First Phase of Economic Crime Act
26/01/2024
UK outlines first set of measures under Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act to enhance transparency and accountability of companies.
Capital / Liquidity
FSS Korea Warns Brokers on Real Estate Project Financing Risks
26/01/2024
FSS governor criticised the brokerage industry for its heavy reliance on risky and speculative real estate project financing activities.
Capital / Liquidity
ECB Asks Banks to Monitor Social Media for Liquidity Risks
26/01/2024
The ECB has asked some banks to set up teams to monitor social media platforms for negative sentiment that could trigger a bank run.
Fintech / Regtech
South Korea to Ease Regulations for P2P Lending Platforms
25/01/2024
The FSC announces plans to ease regulations and support the growth of the P2P lending industry.
Market Infrastructure
BGC Group Wins CFTC Approval to Challenge CME Dominance
25/01/2024
BGC Group won approval to operate an exchange for US Treasury and SOFR futures and deliver competition across the CME’s US interest rate complex.
Capital / Liquidity
CME, DTCC Launch Enhanced Treasury Cross-Margining Arrangement
25/01/2024
The new cross-margining arrangement will offer capital savings for clearing members, and improve the efficiency and resilience of the overall Treasury market.
Fintech / Regtech
UK Government Seeks Feedback on Cyber Governance Code
25/01/2024
The government said that cyber threats should be prioritised as a key business risk, alongside financial and legal challenges.
Crypto / Digital Assets
FSB Workplan Includes Global Push to Implement Crypto Rules
25/01/2024
FSB said that implementation of its recommendations for crypto assets and careful monitoring are essential for the crypto market.
AML / KYC
Moody’s Analytics Flags 21 Million Shell Company Risks
25/01/2024
More than 2,200 companies have directors aged 123 years and above, despite the fact that the oldest known human lived to 122.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Taiwan Expands Fraud Probe at Crypto Firm ACE Exchange
25/01/2024
Taiwanese prosecutors have expanded a crypto fraud investigation to include the president of ACE Exchange and four other suspects.
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