International Organization of Securities Commissions

Cryptocurrency

IOSCO Pledges to Deliver Sustainable Finance & Crypto Work in 2023

By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2023

Under its new two-year work programme, IOSCO will issue a consultation on crypto asset regulation in H1 2023, and on DeFi regulation in Q3.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

IOSCO Issues Final Guidance on Mitigating Risks to Retail Investors

By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2023

IOSCO offers a comprehensive toolkit of measures for regulators to consider when addressing crypto scams, greenwashing and other forms of retail misconduct.

ESG Data

UK Consults on Regulatory Regime for ESG Ratings

By Editors | 31/03/2023

The consultation proposes to introduce legislation to amend and expand the FCA’s regulatory perimeter to include ESG ratings.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HKEX to Increase Size of Futures Market Reserve Fund

By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2023

HKFE Clearing Corporation has revised the default assumption used in calculating the Reserve Fund size.

Reporting & Disclosures

Assurance Standards for Sustainability Reporting On Their Way

By Editors | 28/03/2023

IOSCO calls on issuers, assurance providers and other stakeholders to engage in the development of assurance and ethics standards for sustainability reporting.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong: New Regime for Depositaries to Start in Oct 2024

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/03/2023

Electronic licensing forms for RA 13 will be available in Q3 2023. Depositaries operating in Hong Kong will then have four months to submit a licensing application.

Structural Regulation

JBATA Finalises Fallback Methodology for TIBOR Contracts

By Manesh Samtani | 21/03/2023

JBATA has finalised the fallback provisions for cash products referencing JPY TIBOR or Euroyen TIBOR. The changes will take effect on 1 April.

AI Risk & Governance

IOSCO to Develop Capacity Building Tool for Emerging Markets

By Editors | 09/03/2023

The so-called “MASI” tool will assist in self-assessments against the IOSCO core principles and facilitate comparisons against more developed regulatory frameworks.

Reporting & Disclosures

Japan Sets Timeline for Domestic Implementation of ISSB Standards

By Editors | 03/03/2023

Japan will issue draft sustainability disclosure standards based on the ISSB standards by 31 March 2024, and final standards by 31 March 2025.