International Organization of Securities Commissions

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Urges Tougher Application of Principles for ESG Benchmarks

By Manesh Samtani | 04/11/2025

IOSCO says existing rules are a base, but supplemental guidance is needed to tackle greenwashing and subjective data risks in ESG indices.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Finalises Global Pre-Hedging Guidance for Dealers

By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2025

IOSCO has published ten recommendations focusing on client benefit, consent, disclosure, and conduct risk management for the practice.

Market Infrastructure

Compliance Markets, Not VCMs, Present Real Opportunity: ICMA

By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2025

A new paper from the capital markets body highlights the dominance of regulated systems and opportunities in derivatives as Asian nations develop their own schemes

ESG / Sustainability

UK to Bring Global ESG Ratings Providers Under FCA Remit

By Manesh Samtani | 29/10/2025

The move will require overseas firms serving UK clients to be authorised, with new rules focusing on transparency and governance.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Proposes Mandatory UTI for OTC Derivatives from April 2026

By Manesh Samtani | 24/10/2025

The proposal aims to enhance market transparency and align with global standards for reporting over-the-counter derivative transactions.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Proposes to Enhance Hong Kong's Retail Fund Code

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2025

The SFC is consulting on a new derivatives framework, enhanced liquidity rules, and a phased approach to give retail investors access to illiquid assets.

Securities / Derivatives

NZX Mandates Stricter Business Continuity, Governance Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/10/2025

NZX has finalised new operational resilience rules for participants and will mandate stricter director independence disclosures from 2026.

Fintech / Regtech

FSB, IOSCO Find ‘Uneven’ Global Implementation of Crypto Regulations

By Manesh Samtani | 16/10/2025

Reports from the FSB and IOSCO find inconsistent crypto rule implementation, creating arbitrage risks and complicating cross-border oversight of firms.

Capital / Liquidity

BCBS Tweaks Rule-Book Grades, Approves G-SIB Assessment

By Editors | 03/10/2025

The BCBS has changed a key term in country assessments and completed the annual review of top global banks.