INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF SECURITIES COMMISSIONS

Basel Committee, IOSCO Issue Guidelines on Securitization Structures

By Editors | 12/12/2014

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) and the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) have issued new guidelines to help the financial industry develop simple and transparent securitization structures.

IOSCO Tackles Cross-Border Regulation

By Editors | 25/11/2014

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) is consulting the industry on so-called “regulatory tools” or norms designed to guide regulators in supervising financial activities that cross national borders.

IOSCO Consults on Post-Trade Transparency in CDS Market

By Editors | 18/11/2014

The International Organization of Securities Commission is seeking industry views on a report that studies the potential impact of mandatory post-trade transparency in the credit default swaps (CDS) market.

Securities / Derivatives

Seeking a Balance between Regulations and Economic Development

By Editors | 04/11/2014

ISDA 2014 Annual Asia Pacific Conference Part Four: Keynote speech soberly examines regulatory challenges facing capital markets

IOSCO Releases Update on Clearing Report for OTC Derivatives

By Editors | 29/10/2014

The International Organization of Securities Commissions has released an update on a report that provides regulators and market participants with consolidated information on the clearing requirements of different jurisdictions.

Securities / Derivatives

Harmonising Regulatory Conflict

By Editors | 29/10/2014

ISDA 2014 Annual Asia Pacific Conference Part Two: Participants try to standardise derivative trading rules

IOSCO, CPMI Issue Report on Recovery of Financial Market Infrastructures

By Editors | 20/10/2014

Financial market infrastructures, which include payment systems and central securities depositories, are urged to develop a recovery plan to ensure that they can offer critical services to the market even during a crisis and avert any systemic disruptions.

Securities / Derivatives

Asia Pacific Institutions Position Portfolio Ahead of Regulatory Changes

By Editors | 17/10/2014

Financial institutions in Asia Pacific are proactively reconciling their portfolios and managing their collateral disputes in view of impending regulatory changes in the region, said TriOptima, provider of OTC derivative post trade services.

IOSCO Consults on Guidelines over Custody of CIS Assets

By Editors | 14/10/2014

The International Organization of Securities Commissions has issued new guidelines regarding custody of collective investment schemes’ (CIS) assets, highlighting issues around the independence of custodians and their role in ensuring the safety of clients’ assets.