INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF SECURITIES COMMISSIONS

Market Infrastructure

Canada Establishes Regulatory Regime for Financial Benchmarks

By Editors | 03/05/2021

Once the regime is implemented, CDOR will become a designated benchmark with Refinitiv Benchmarks Services formally designated as its administrator.

Market Infrastructure

Getting Your Hands Dirty with IBOR Transition

By Manesh Samtani | 03/05/2021

Specialists from Bloomberg, Standard Chartered Bank, ING Bank and Clifford Chance discuss IBOR transition challenges and how to address them.

Market Infrastructure

IFRS Foundation Consults on Revisions to Constitution

By Editors | 02/05/2021

The proposed amendments expand the Foundation’s objectives and set out the structure and function of the new International Sustainability Standards Board.

Market Infrastructure

ARRC Outlines Principles for Forward-Looking SOFR Term Rate

By Editors | 22/04/2021

The ARRC said it is seeking to provide greater clarity on the likelihood and potential timing of a recommended SOFR term rate for certain uses.

Big Picture

The ESG Interview: Making Climate Data Comparable

By ESG Investor | 14/04/2021

IOSCO Chair Ashley Alder believes we’re in sight of “a real step change” in sustainability reporting, writes Chris Hall at ESG Investor.

Market Infrastructure

LIBOR Phase-out, RFR Adoption: A Path Forward for Sri Lanka

By Lalinda Sugathadasa | 11/04/2021

The CBSL should play a more active role in facilitating the transition in Sri Lanka, says Lalinda Sugathadasa, Head of Research at ICRA Lanka.

Market Infrastructure

Bloomberg Confirms BSBY Adheres to IOSCO Principles

By Editors | 11/04/2021

BSBY includes a term structure and systemic credit-sensitive spread, and can be used to supplement Term SOFR in the lending market.

Japan Plans to Retain Yen TIBOR, Discontinue Euroyen TIBOR

By Editors | 31/03/2021

JBA TIBOR Administration plans to consult on its intent to retain yen TIBOR and discontinue euroyen TIBOR at end-2024, as well as the specifics and timing of the reform.

ESG / Sustainability

IOSCO Forms Working Group to Aid IFRS Sustainability Project

By Editors | 31/03/2021

The MAS and US SEC will co-lead the new technical working group, which will help develop technical recommendations needed for new sustainability reporting standards.