INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF SECURITIES COMMISSIONS

Crypto / Digital Assets

IOSCO Chair Calls for Coordinated Response to Crypto Challenges

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 04/12/2023

Jean-Paul Servais and Tuang Lee Lim from IOSCO highlight the need for standardised guidelines for crypto, digital assets and sustainability.

ESG / Sustainability

IOSCO Proposes 21 Good Practices to Promote VCM Integrity

By Manesh Samtani | 04/12/2023

The Good Practices cover regulatory frameworks, primary market issuance, secondary market trading, and use and disclosure of use of carbon credits.

ESG / Sustainability

IFRS Foundation Launches Knowledge Hub for ISSB Standards

By Editors | 03/12/2023

The hub will help companies prepare for their ISSB disclosures, and help auditors, investors, and regulators better understand the new standards.

ESG / Sustainability

What is Next for Sustainability Reporting?

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 27/11/2023

Sustainability reporting is an investment opportunity and risk management strategy, said panellists at the SGX Sustainability Reporting Review launch.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Industry Takes Tough Stance Against Unfair Trading Practices in Crypto

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 20/11/2023

Panellists at the Singapore FinTech Festival said regulators can work with the industry to address unfair trading practices.

Crypto / Digital Assets

IOSCO Finalises Policy Recommendations for Crypto Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 16/11/2023

The recommendations cover six key areas, consistent with IOSCO’s Principles and associated standards for securities markets regulation.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan FSA Grants QCCP Recognition to TAIFEX

By Manesh Samtani | 13/11/2023

The QCCP recognition will enable Japanese financial institutions to participate in central clearing of OTC derivatives in Taiwan.

ESG / Sustainability

Credit Rating Committees Play Vital But Overlooked Role in Climate Risk Integration

By Hazel Ilango | 02/11/2023

Hazel Ilango and Dr Daniel Cash discuss the important role rating committees play in moving toward a credit system that better integrates climate risk.

ESG / Sustainability

HK SFC, ICMA Collaborate on Voluntary ESG Code of Conduct

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/11/2023

The code of conduct will improve the reliability of ESG information used by licensed corporations in their investment decisions.