INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF SECURITIES COMMISSIONS

ESG / Sustainability

EU ESG Ratings Rules Risk Regulatory Fragmentation

By ESG Investor | 28/06/2023

Proposed framework aims to tackle conflict of interest concerns, but fails to address “quality of raw ESG data”.

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS Sets Out Framework for Digital Asset Networks

By Karen Ng | 27/06/2023

MAS will also expand Project Guardian to test the potential of asset tokenisation across more financial asset classes.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Seeks Feedback on Goodwill to Improve Accounting Standards

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 26/06/2023

Feedback received will play a crucial role in shaping IOSCO’s recommendations for regulators, auditors, issuers, and those responsible for governance.

Market Infrastructure

Philippines Sets Temporary Replacement Rate for LIBOR

By Editors | 23/06/2023

The temporary O/N reference rate to replace LIBOR will be based on the 28-day BSP bill rate. A permanent benchmark and “credible” yield curve will be developed by January 2024.

Big Picture

French Regulator Calls for Global Approach to DeFi Regulation

By Editors | 21/06/2023

The AMF seeks a “balanced regulatory framework that will help support the sound development of decentralised finance in the long run”.

Market Infrastructure

RBNZ Considers Expanding Access to Settlement Accounts

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/06/2023

The RBNZ is seeking feedback on a framework to assess the risks of opening up access to the Exchange Settlement Account System.

Securities / Derivatives

FSB, IOSCO Set to Propose Reforms to Address Fund Liquidity Risk

By Editors | 16/06/2023

The FSB and IOSCO said that they will both be publishing consultation papers on liquidity risk management in early July.

ESG / Sustainability

Fit For Purpose: Existing Principles for FMIs Can Address Financial Climate Change Risks

By Michael Leibrock | 16/06/2023

FMIs are well placed to address climate-related risks in accordance with the existing PFMI principles, says DTCC’s Michael Leibrock.

ESG / Sustainability

ASIC Urges Corporates to Start Preparing to Adopt ISSB Standards

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 15/06/2023

ASIC chair Joe Longo said the Treasury will publish plans for adopting the ISSB standards in Australia in the next two weeks.