International Organization of Securities Commissions

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Assesses Global Funds Industry as 'Stable', Based on 2024 Data

By Manesh Samtani | 25/03/2026

Latest IOSCO report finds continued NAV growth in 2024, with relatively stable risk profiles across fund types.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Consults on Closing OTC Commodity Oversight Gaps

By Manesh Samtani | 20/03/2026

IOSCO is seeking feedback on proposals to enhance visibility into OTC positions while addressing industry concerns over costs and confidentiality

Capital / Liquidity

WFE Urges Basel Committee to Rethink Crypto Capital Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 20/03/2026

WFE warns that current standards risk stifling tokenisation and do not reflect the principle of 'same risk, same regulation'.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Updates Guidance on Non-GAAP Financial Measures

By Editors | 18/03/2026

IOSCO issued new recommendations for issuers on the use of alternative performance measures outside of financial statements.

Crypto / Digital Assets

New Zealand FMA Calls for Digital Asset Law, Expands Fintech Sandbox

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/03/2026

The FMA has flagged the need for primary legislation for virtual assets, citing industry concerns over regulatory fragmentation.

ESG / Sustainability

Philippines SEC Moves to Impose Term Limits on PSE Directors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/03/2026

The regulator has approved a draft circular for public comment, citing corporate governance, while industry groups warn of negative consequences.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Targets AI Risks to Retail Investors With First TechSprint

By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2026

IOSCO is seeking tech solutions to help educate and protect retail investors from AI-enabled fraud and scams.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Defers UTI Mandate for OTC Derivatives Reporting

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/02/2026

Effective January 2027, the mandate covers rupee interest rate, forex and credit derivatives, with waterfall-based UTI generation responsibility.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA, FIA Call for Tougher Rules in CPMI-IOSCO Business Risk Guidance

By Manesh Samtani | 12/02/2026

In contrast to CCPs, ISDA and FIA are urging global regulators to adopt more prescriptive rules for FMI business losses.