INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF SECURITIES COMMISSIONS

Crypto / Digital Assets

IOSCO Finalises Policy Recommendations for DeFi

By Manesh Samtani | 19/12/2023

The policy recommendations for DeFi are intended to be complementary to and interoperable with IOSCO’s policy recommendations for crypto and digital assets markets.

Securities / Derivatives

CFTC Approves Rule to Allow UPI Use in Swaps Reporting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2023

The use of the UPI in the reporting of OTC derivatives in the US will start on 29 January 2024.

ESG / Sustainability

Regulatory Frameworks Vital for Carbon Market Growth: GenZero

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 19/12/2023

Regulatory certainty enhances carbon market credibility and helps investors better understand project economics, said GenZero’s Frederick Teo.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Issues Recommendations on Accounting for Goodwill

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 18/12/2023

The seven recommendations aim to improve the reliability, faithful representation and transparency of goodwill disclosed in financial statements.

Crypto / Digital Assets

IOSCO Calls for Stronger Response to Online Threats to Retail Investors

By Manesh Samtani | 17/12/2023

Collaboration is needed between regulators, law enforcement, and stakeholders in the broader online ecosystem like search engine operators and social media platforms.

ESG / Sustainability

ICMA Introduces Voluntary Code of Conduct for ESG Ratings

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 15/12/2023

Aligned with IOSCO recommendations, the code seeks to improve transparency and trust in sustainable finance by promoting consistent global standards.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Proposes Good Practices for Handling Market Outages

By Editors | 14/12/2023

IOSCO’s new consultation report identifies five good practices for trading venues to consider for improving market-wide resilience during an outage.

ESG / Sustainability

MAS Finalises Code of Conduct for ESG Rating & Data Providers

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 07/12/2023

The regulator expects providers to regularly review their methodologies and data sources for better transparency.

ESG / Sustainability

IFRS Foundation Offers Three New Commitments

By Manesh Samtani | 07/12/2023

Chair of the IFRS Foundation Trustees, Erkki Liikanen, declared each of the commitments given two years ago “fulfilled”.