International Organization of Securities Commissions

    ESG / Sustainability

    Squelching Dissent Could Harm Credibility of ESG Policy

    By Peter Guy | 08/06/2022

    The climate action message has become strident, repetitious, and mired in intolerance, putting at risk the still-fragile credibility the movement has built thus far.

    Big Picture

    ESG Ratings Diverge Substantially, with Real-Economy Impact

    By ESG Investor | 04/06/2022

    Analysis across KLD, Sustainalytics, Moody’s ESG, S&P Global, Refinitiv and MSCI finds significant differences in how indicators are measured.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ASX to Scrutinise ETF Labels to Tackle Greenwashing – Report

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/05/2022

    ASX will scrutinise listed instruments to ensure they are “true to label” and only list new funds that comply with ASIC’s naming requirements.

    Market Infrastructure

    Japan FSA Proposes Revisions to Derivatives Reporting Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/05/2022

    The FSA is looking to implement the data requirements specified by CPMI-IOSCO’s CDE Technical Guidance “as much as possible”.

    Market Infrastructure

    IOSCO Offers Guidance on Regulating Market Data

    By Editors | 28/04/2022

    A new report provides considerations for regulators when reviewing the regulation of market data provided by trading venues or OTC markets.

    ESG / Sustainability

    China Plans to Adopt ISSB Sustainability Reporting Standards

    By Darien Choong | 27/04/2022

    The CSRC is currently asking A-share companies to disclose their ESG information on a voluntary basis, but in time they will be required to adopt international standards.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC Accelerates Work to Update Rules for Overseas Listings

    By Darien Choong | 13/04/2022

    To enable US regulators to participate in domestic on-site inspections, CSRC chairman Yi Huiman said China may need to become a signatory to IOSCO’s EMMoU.

    Securities / Derivatives

    IOSCO Seeks Feedback Bond Market Liquidity, ETF Guidance

    By Editors | 07/04/2022

    IOSCO is considering ways to improve the functioning of corporate bond markets. It is also proposing new guidance to improve ETF markets.

    Market Infrastructure

    ISSB Publishes First Sustainability Reporting Standards

    By ESG Investor | 31/03/2022

    The ISSB requests feedback on general and climate-focused disclosure drafts, which will be finalised by end of 2022.

    Market Infrastructure

    BNM Launches Shariah-compliant Benchmark Rate, MYOR-i

    By Editors | 28/03/2022

    The establishment of MYOR-i as the Islamic benchmark rate will be a catalyst in driving Islamic financial product innovation, BNM says.

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