International Organization of Securities Commissions

ESG / Sustainability

JPMorgan Sets Out Core Principles for Carbon Markets

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 13/06/2023

JPMorgan has come up with a set of principles to address the current lack of trust in some existing carbon credits.

ESG / Sustainability

Climate Impact X Launches Spot Trading Platform for Carbon Credits

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 08/06/2023

**CIX told Regulation Asia that it is seeking alignment with IOSCO’s principles for commodity price benchmarks – a detailed set of guidelines relating to governance and control systems.
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Big Picture

Banks Increasingly Expected to Prevent Misconduct – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 07/06/2023

New report from Starling says outcomes-based regulation, culture initiatives, data science and technology can help enhance culture and conduct risk management in the banking industry.

Crypto / Digital Assets

WEF Calls For Global Collaboration in Regulating Crypto-Assets

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 29/05/2023

A new WEF report offers recommendations on collaborative pathways for global crypto-asset regulation.

Capital / Liquidity

CCP Margin Models Lack Transparency, Predictability – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2023

New BCBS-CPMI-IOSCO report examines the impact of CCP margin models on market participants in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year.

Crypto / Digital Assets

IOSCO Proposes First-Ever Global Regulations for Crypto Market

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 24/05/2023

The recommendations cover activities including offering, admission to trading, ongoing trading, settlement, market surveillance and custody, and retail distribution.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Issues “Close-to-Final” Derivatives Reporting Rule Updates

By Manesh Samtani | 16/05/2023

MAS set October 2024 as the commencement date for its new OTC derivatives reporting rules, aligning with ASIC.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Issues Guidance on Good Practices For ETFs

By Editors | 14/05/2023

The good practices cover effective product structuring, disclosure, liquidity provision, and volatility control mechanisms.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Publishes Guidance on Enhancing SPAC Regulations

By Editors | 10/05/2023

The report focuses on addressing dilution risk, the protection of retail investors, and the “significant backlog” of SPACs seeking to avoid liquidation.