International Organization of Securities Commissions

Big Picture

Early Testing Will Be Key to Derivatives Reporting Compliance

By Manesh Samtani | 04/01/2024

DTCC’s Chris Childs and Priya Kundamal say there is no replacement for early testing to ensure data and reporting systems are fit for purpose.

Capital / Liquidity

FSB, IOSCO Issue Guidance to Address Liquidity Mismatch in Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 21/12/2023

The FSB recommendations and IOSCO guidance aim to strengthen liquidity management by managers of open-ended funds.

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.