International Organization of Securities Commissions

    Capital / Liquidity

    JBA Calls for Global Cryptoasset Regulations for Non-banks

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/09/2021

    A global regulatory framework for cryptoassets that only includes banks would exacerbate rather than contain financial stability risks.

    Market Infrastructure

    Philippine Banks Adopting Global Best Practices in FX Settlement

    By Jimmy Ho | 13/09/2021

    Jimmy Ho and Sammie Chan discuss Metrobank’s adoption of PvP settlement and how it reflects a broader trend in the Philippine banking industry.

    Market Infrastructure

    Sri Lanka Passes New SEC Act to Bolster Capital Market

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 09/09/2021

    SEC chairman Viraj Dayaratna described the new law as “futuristic”, saying it will help to increase market liquidity and attract foreign investment.

    Market Infrastructure

    IOSCO Says Credit Sensitive Rates Pose Financial Stability Risk

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/09/2021

    IOSCO says SOFR should be used in place of USD LIBOR and that it will be closely monitoring how the “IOSCO badge” is used in compliance assessments of credit sensitive rates.

    Fintech / Regtech

    IOSCO Publishes Final Guidance on Supervising AI/Machine Learning

    By Editors | 08/09/2021

    IOSCO members are encouraged to consider six measures carefully in the context of their legal and regulatory frameworks.

    Big Picture

    ETF Structure Proved Resilient to Market Stress: IOSCO

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 15/08/2021

    An IOSCO study has helped to “alleviate concerns” about possible financial stability risks or fragilities relating to the ETF structure.

    Market Infrastructure

    DTCC Urges Readiness for MAS Derivatives Reporting Requirements

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/08/2021

    Finance companies, subsidiaries of banks in Singapore, insurers and CMS licence holders will come into scope for reporting from 1 October.

    RBI Issues Consultation on Overseas Investments Rules

    By Editors | 11/08/2021

    The central bank said it wants to further liberalise the regulatory framework for overseas investment and promote ease of doing business.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ISDA, ICMA, ISLA Sign MoU on Common Domain Model

    By Editors | 02/08/2021

    The MoU establishes a framework for closer collaboration on the development of the Common Domain Model across financial markets.

    Securities / Derivatives

    UK FCA Finalises Rule Changes for SPAC Listings

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/07/2021

    The FCA will remove the presumption of suspension at the point when an acquisition target is identified, for SPACs that meet certain criteria.

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