International Organization of Securities Commissions

Capital / Liquidity

Japan Launches Consultation on Permanent Cessation of Euroyen TIBOR

By Jill Wong | 02/08/2023

The consultation on permanently ceasing the Euroyen TIBOR was motivated by the need to enhance the transparency, robustness and reliability of the interbank offered rate to be fully compliant with IOSCO principles.

ESG / Sustainability

ISSB-aligned European Sustainability Reporting Standards Introduced

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 01/08/2023

The standards ensure strong compatibility between EU and global standards and avoid unnecessary duplicate reporting by companies.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Names 17 Firms That Endorse New Code of Conduct on ESG Data

By Editors | 30/07/2023

Endorsers include Bloomberg LP, Clarity AI, FTSE Russell, ICE, ISS ESG, Moody’s Japan, Morningstar Sustainalytics, MSCI ESG Research, Refinitiv, and S&P Global Ratings Japan.

ESG / Sustainability

UK, Singapore Strengthen Cooperation in Sustainable Finance

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 28/07/2023

In a recent financial dialogue, both countries agreed to support the International Sustainability Standards Board in implementing sustainability reporting standards.

ESG / Sustainability

ISSB Consults on Proposed Taxonomy for IFRS Sustainability Standards

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 28/07/2023

The board intends to release the final digital taxonomy in early 2024, considering the feedback they receive.

ESG / Sustainability

IOSCO Announces Formal Endorsement of ISSB Standards

By Manesh Samtani | 25/07/2023

IOSCO is now calling on regulators around the world to consider adopting the ISSB standards in their local jurisdictions.

Crypto / Digital Assets

UK Rejects Proposal to Regulate Crypto as Gambling

By Mark Johnston | 21/07/2023

The UK government and Treasury have rejected a parliamentary committee’s suggestion to regulate crypto trading and investment as gambling.

ESG / Sustainability

CFTC Meets to Discuss Integrity in Voluntary Carbon Markets

By Editors | 19/07/2023

The CFTC held its second Voluntary Carbon Markets Convening to identify steps to ensure integrity and resilience of voluntary carbon markets.

ESG / Sustainability

GRI May Merge with ISSB, Says CEO

By ESG Investor | 18/07/2023

Jurisdictions urged to avoid misalignment when integrating ISSB standards to avoid investor confusion and aid decision-making.