International Organization of Securities Commissions

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Banks Increasingly Expected to Prevent Misconduct – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 07/06/2023

New report from Starling says outcomes-based regulation, culture initiatives, data science and technology can help enhance culture and conduct risk management in the banking industry.

Cryptocurrency

WEF Calls For Global Collaboration in Regulating Crypto-Assets

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 29/05/2023

A new WEF report offers recommendations on collaborative pathways for global crypto-asset regulation.

Clearing & Post-Trade

CCP Margin Models Lack Transparency, Predictability – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2023

New BCBS-CPMI-IOSCO report examines the impact of CCP margin models on market participants in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year.

Cryptocurrency

IOSCO Proposes First-Ever Global Regulations for Crypto Market

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 24/05/2023

The recommendations cover activities including offering, admission to trading, ongoing trading, settlement, market surveillance and custody, and retail distribution.

Structural Regulation

MAS Issues “Close-to-Final” Derivatives Reporting Rule Updates

By Manesh Samtani | 16/05/2023

MAS set October 2024 as the commencement date for its new OTC derivatives reporting rules, aligning with ASIC.

Trading & Investment

IOSCO Issues Guidance on Good Practices For ETFs

By Editors | 14/05/2023

The good practices cover effective product structuring, disclosure, liquidity provision, and volatility control mechanisms.

Structural Regulation

IOSCO Publishes Guidance on Enhancing SPAC Regulations

By Editors | 10/05/2023

The report focuses on addressing dilution risk, the protection of retail investors, and the “significant backlog” of SPACs seeking to avoid liquidation.

Trading & Investment

Firms Must Continue to Act to Ensure Orderly LIBOR Transition: FSB

By Editors | 28/04/2023

A “pile-up” towards end-June 2023 that could introduce operational risks and wider market disruption, the FSB said.

Reporting & Disclosures

IAASB Speeds up Consultation on Sustainability Assurance Standard

By ESG Investor | 25/04/2023

The consultation was originally scheduled to commence in October, but will now open in late July or early August this year.