International Organization of Securities Commissions

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.

Enforcement

Korea FSS to Probe Illegal Short-selling by Foreign Investment Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 31/10/2023

A special team will launch next week to investigate whether more global investment banks engaged in illegal short-selling, and whether local securities firms helped them.

Fintech / Regtech

AI-based SupTech Can Improve Market Integrity: Study

By Manesh Samtani | 25/10/2023

The study highlights the benefits of using AI-based SupTech to improve market integrity, detect misconduct and forecast crises.

Big Picture

New Paper Sheds Light on CCP Credit Risk Management Practices

By Manesh Samtani | 23/10/2023

The paper from CCP Global provides information on how CCPs conduct ongoing credit monitoring to make informed risk assessments and safeguard market integrity.