International Organization of Securities Commissions

    Structural Regulation

    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 Risk

    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.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    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.

    Trading & Investment

    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.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    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.

    Structural Regulation

    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 Data & Technology

    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.

    Structural Regulation

    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.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    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.

    Structural Regulation

    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.

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