International Organization of Securities Commissions

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    IOSCO Publishes Guidance on Debt Raising Conflicts of Interest

    By Editors | 21/09/2020

    The final guidance presents nine measures that address potential conflicts of interest and associated conduct risks when issuers are preparing to raise debt finance.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Standard-setters Kick Off Initiative to Harmonise Sustainability Reporting

    By Editors | 13/09/2020

    The IFRS Foundation is proposed as the body that is “optimally positioned” to lead and coordinate the creation of a new sustainability standards board.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    IOSCO to Harmonise Global ESG Disclosure Frameworks – Report

    By Editors | 10/09/2020

    A new IOSCO taskforce will work to identify commonalities across sustainability disclosure standards from across the world to develop principles-based guidelines.

    Market Risk

    RBI Issues Draft Rules on Variation Margin Exchange

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/09/2020

    The rules are applicable to India-regulated financial firms, IFSC banking units, and FPIs with non-cleared derivatives exceeding 500bn rupees.

    Structural Regulation

    ISDA Calls for Global Alignment in UPI, UTI Implementation

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/08/2020

    ISDA is urging the FSB to “intensify monitoring and coordination of jurisdictional alignment” to the global UTI, UPI and CDE recommendations.

    Trading & Investment

    IOSCO Outlines Key Elements of Effective Market Making Programmes

    By Editors | 11/08/2020

    The key elements may help promote the provision of liquidity, strengthen investor confidence, and foster fair and efficient markets, IOSCO says.

    Structural Regulation

    Trade Bodies Jointly Commit to Tackling Market Inefficiencies

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/07/2020

    The inefficiencies result from a prevalence of customised, paper-based legal documentation, a lack of data standards, and inconsistent reporting requirements.

    Structural Regulation

    IOSCO Offers Guidance to Promote Deference Between Regulators

    By Editors | 28/06/2020

    IOSCO offers 11 good practices to help regulators establish and operate efficient deference processes, and mitigate the risk of market fragmentation.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    CPMI-IOSCO Describes Work Needed to Improve CCP Auctions

    By Editors | 27/06/2020

    CPMI and IOSCO have asked CCPs to address a number of issues related to default management auctions within 24 months.

    AI Risk & Governance

    IOSCO Drafts Guidance on Supervising AI/ML in Financial Markets

    By Editors | 25/06/2020

    IOSCO proposes six measures to assist members in creating appropriate regulatory frameworks to supervise market intermediaries and asset managers that use AI and ML.

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