INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF SECURITIES COMMISSIONS

    Securities / Derivatives

    IOSCO Highlights Need for Reliable Going Concern Disclosures

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 25/03/2021

    Securities regulators will continue to enforce requirements to recognise, measure and disclose uncertainties about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern.

    ESG / Sustainability

    IFRS Foundation Forms Working Group to Converge Standards

    By Editors | 23/03/2021

    The working group will provide a forum for structured engagement with standard-setting bodies to converge their various sustainability reporting standards.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Climate Risk & Regulation: A Race to the Top

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/03/2021

    Bill Coen, Chair of the IFRS Advisory Council and former BCBS Secretary General, speaks to Regulation Asia about initiatives underway to mitigate climate-related risk in the banking sector.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Absence of Term RFRs Could Impair Risk, Forecasting Functions

    By Editors | 19/03/2021

    Banking functions involving risk analytics and cash flow forecasting will need to change to accommodate risk-free rates, says Karen Moss at Moody’s Analytics.

    Big Picture

    DTCC Proposes Plan to Harmonise Global Trade Reporting

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/03/2021

    DTCC proposes plan to eliminate cross-jurisdictional differences in trade reporting standards to boost transparency and the monitoring of systemic risk.

    ESG / Sustainability

    IFRS Foundation Outlines Plans for Sustainability Reporting Board

    By Editors | 08/03/2021

    The Trustees remain on track to make a final determination about a new board in advance of the November 2021 United Nations COP26 conference.

    Securities / Derivatives

    IOSCO to Review Liquidity Risk Management at Investment Funds

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/03/2021

    IOSCO is asking asset managers to participate in a survey on their liquidity risk management practices and experiences during the March 2020 market turmoil.

    Market Infrastructure

    Tokyo Exchange Obtains ESMA Recognition Under BMR

    By Editors | 04/03/2021

    A total of 192 benchmarks administered by the TSE are listed as in scope, including key benchmarks TOPIX and JPX-Nikkei Index 400, as well as their sub-indices.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    IOSCO Publishes Work Programme for 2021-2022

    By Editors | 28/02/2021

    New priorities will be to address the risks of NBFI activities and risks exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic such as misconduct, fraud and operational resilience.

    Big Picture

    IOSCO Reviews Impact of Govt Support on Credit Ratings

    By Editors | 15/02/2021

    Government support measures played a “significant role” in alleviating the downward pressure on credit ratings, IOSCO found in its review.

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