International Organization of Securities Commissions

    Structural Regulation

    ASIC Publishes Finalised Guidance for OTC Derivatives Reporting Regime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/04/2026

    ASIC has issued its updated regulatory guide, aligning local rules with global standards for data, identifiers, and removing the 'safe harbour' for delegated reporting.

    Trading & Investment

    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.

    Structural Regulation

    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 Adequacy

    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'.

    Structural Regulation

    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.

    Tokenisation

    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.

    Structural Regulation

    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.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    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.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    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.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    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.

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