International Organization of Securities Commissions

Liquidity Risk

IOSCO Issues Final Fund Liquidity Risk Management Principles

By Samuel Riding | 05/02/2018

Group of regulators says document represents ‘last step’ in its move to address systemic risk from open-ended funds.

Trading & Investment

Thailand Throws Open Door to Global Markets for Domestic Investors

By Manesh Samtani | 02/02/2018

Individuals with assets between THB50-100mn can invest overseas up to THB1mn per year; securities and derivatives intermediaries set to participate.

Credit Risk

IMF, World Bank Issue Reports on India Financial Supervision, Market Infrastructure

By Samuel Riding | 24/01/2018

Reports praise progress but suggest more can be done on governance at public sector banks, market infrastructure risk management, among other issues.

Cryptocurrency

Thailand Allows Securities Firms to Offer Bitcoin Futures Locally

By Manesh Samtani | 11/01/2018

The SEC says fraud and money laundering not points of concern as CBOE and CME markets are properly supervised.

Cryptocurrency

Hong Kong Rejects Japan-style Embrace of Cryptocurrencies

By Editors | 11/12/2017

Government official says Hong Kong will continue to regard cryptocurrencies as commodities, won’t legitimise through regulation.

Capital Adequacy

PBOC Has Mixed Reaction to IMF Financial Stability Study

By Editors | 11/12/2017

China’s central bank says reports will guide regulatory approach, but disagrees with bank capital and non-performing loan assessments.

Structural Regulation

Singapore Releases SIBOR Benchmark Reform Proposals

By Garima Chitkara | 07/12/2017

Consultation is based on IOSCO principles, FSB recommendations, comes four years after 20 banks disciplined for benchmark manipulation.

Structural Regulation

China Playing Catch-up on Hedge Fund Data Sharing – IOSCO

By Editors | 09/11/2017

Although China has set up supervisory mechanisms, it has not yet established an information sharing mechanism to help establish global systemic risk.

Liquidity Risk

IOSCO Affirms China, Japan have Completed Framework for MMF Reform

By Editors | 06/11/2017

China has implemented rules governing money market fund valuations, liquidity and stable net asset value since last report.