International Organization of Securities Commissions

ESG / Sustainability

PRI Calls for ISSB Prototype to go Further on Materiality

By ESG Investor | 07/02/2022

The PRI also recommends improvements with regard to interoperability, presentation of disclosure requirements and implementation.

ESG / Sustainability

ISSB Climate Standard Won’t Ignore Impact – IOSCO

By ESG Investor | 03/02/2022

Interoperability between reporting standards and across jurisdictions is key to establishing a global baseline, says IOSCO chair Ashley Alder.

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Proposes Regulatory Framework for ESG Rating Providers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/01/2022

SEBI says reliance on unregulated ESG rating providers poses risks to investors, transparency and the efficiency of securities markets.

Crypto / Digital Assets

IOSCO Calls for Greater Use of Global Supervisory Colleges

By Editors | 19/01/2022

Global supervisory colleges can help strengthen cooperation between regulators, promote information sharing, and address market fragmentation.

Enforcement

IOSCO Proposes Measures to Address Risks from Online Marketing

By Manesh Samtani | 18/01/2022

IOSCO proposes policy and enforcement measures to address risks in online marketing and distribution of financial products to retail investors.

Big Picture

IOSCO Outlines Pandemic Lessons on Operational Resilience

By Editors | 14/01/2022

The pandemic highlighted that greater automation of compliance and supervisory processes may better accommodate a remote workforce.

Big Picture

ESG Data, Regulation and the APAC Fragmentation Challenge

By Manesh Samtani | 16/12/2021

Panellists at Regulation Asia’s ESG Tech & Data event discussed the need for methodology transparency and better company reporting.

ESG / Sustainability

HK to Enhance Mainland Connection via Stock Connect, Carbon Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/12/2021

The SFC is seeking to align Hong Kong’s trading days with the mainland, add more securities to Stock Connect, and establish a cross-border carbon market.

Fintech / Regtech

IOSCO Offers Guidance on Developing Innovation Facilitators

By Editors | 07/12/2021

IOSCO sets out key considerations for regulators who are looking to establish innovation hubs, regulatory sandboxes, and regulatory accelerators.