International Organization of Securities Commissions

ESG / Sustainability

MAS Finalises Code of Conduct for ESG Rating & Data Providers

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 07/12/2023

The regulator expects providers to regularly review their methodologies and data sources for better transparency.

ESG / Sustainability

IFRS Foundation Offers Three New Commitments

By Manesh Samtani | 07/12/2023

Chair of the IFRS Foundation Trustees, Erkki Liikanen, declared each of the commitments given two years ago “fulfilled”.

ESG / Sustainability

IOSCO Takes Stock of Measures to Address Greenwashing

By Manesh Samtani | 04/12/2023

IOSCO describes the challenges of addressing greenwashing and provides an overview of initiatives undertaken in various jurisdictions to tackle this risk.

Crypto / Digital Assets

IOSCO Chair Calls for Coordinated Response to Crypto Challenges

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 04/12/2023

Jean-Paul Servais and Tuang Lee Lim from IOSCO highlight the need for standardised guidelines for crypto, digital assets and sustainability.

ESG / Sustainability

IOSCO Proposes 21 Good Practices to Promote VCM Integrity

By Manesh Samtani | 04/12/2023

The Good Practices cover regulatory frameworks, primary market issuance, secondary market trading, and use and disclosure of use of carbon credits.

ESG / Sustainability

IFRS Foundation Launches Knowledge Hub for ISSB Standards

By Editors | 03/12/2023

The hub will help companies prepare for their ISSB disclosures, and help auditors, investors, and regulators better understand the new standards.

ESG / Sustainability

What is Next for Sustainability Reporting?

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 27/11/2023

Sustainability reporting is an investment opportunity and risk management strategy, said panellists at the SGX Sustainability Reporting Review launch.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Industry Takes Tough Stance Against Unfair Trading Practices in Crypto

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 20/11/2023

Panellists at the Singapore FinTech Festival said regulators can work with the industry to address unfair trading practices.

Crypto / Digital Assets

IOSCO Finalises Policy Recommendations for Crypto Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 16/11/2023

The recommendations cover six key areas, consistent with IOSCO’s Principles and associated standards for securities markets regulation.