International Organization of Securities Commissions

Cryptocurrency

Industry Bodies Call on IOSCO to Tackle Conflicts of Interest in Crypto

By Manesh Samtani | 06/08/2023

The WFE, GDF, IIF and FIA each address conflicts of interest in the crypto sector in their responses to IOSCO’s consultation.

Sustainable Finance

Sustainable Finance in Japan Makes Steady Progress: FSA

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 02/08/2023

The Japanese FSA’s expert panel on sustainable finance has published its third progress report on sustainable finance initiatives in the country, highlighting policy trends and updates.

Structural Regulation

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.

Reporting & Disclosures

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 Data

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.

Reporting & Disclosures

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.

Reporting & Disclosures

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.

Reporting & Disclosures

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.

Cryptocurrency

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.