International Organization of Securities Commissions

    Securities / Derivatives

    IOSCO to Update Regulatory Principles for Commodity Derivatives

    By Editors | 16/11/2021

    IOSCO says market authorities should establish a code of conduct for data providers, have a process to respond to unexpected disruptions, and analyse HFT and algo trading impacts.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ISSB Offers “Baseline” for Global Sustainability Reporting

    By ESG Investor | 04/11/2021

    The IFRS Foundation has officially launched its International Sustainability Standards Board and plans to issue a new climate disclosure standard next year.

    Big Picture

    Regtech Can Boost Development of Green Finance Markets – Report

    By Editors | 03/11/2021

    Regulatory challenges are hindering widespread acceptance of green finance products, says a new paper from FTAHK and LITE Lab@HKU.

    Securities / Derivatives

    IOSCO Finalises Guidance on Preventing Greenwashing in Funds

    By Editors | 03/11/2021

    IOSCO provides five recommendations for regulators to consider as they develop sustainability-related rules and regulations for asset managers.

    Market Infrastructure

    IOSCO Updates, Expands Principles on Outsourcing

    By Editors | 31/10/2021

    IOSCO’s principles on outsourcing have been updated to include trading venues, intermediaries/market participants acting on a proprietary basis, and CRAs.

    Capital / Liquidity

    International Standard Setters Launch Review into Margin Practices

    By Editors | 26/10/2021

    While centrally cleared and non-centrally cleared markets faced similar levels of volatility in March and April 2020, IM requirements increased significantly only for centrally cleared derivatives.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Transition Guidance is “Fundamentally Important”, says FSA’s Ikeda

    By ESG Investor | 19/10/2021

    The FSA’s Satoshi Ikeda said the regulator is “eagerly pushing” for measures to enable more dynamic investing in low-carbon and zero-carbon technologies.

    Big Picture

    Crypto Asset Regulation “A Matter Of Urgency”, says BOE

    By Mark Johnston | 18/10/2021

    Deputy governor Jon Cunliffe says a “plausible scenario” involving a collapse in crypto-asset prices would have financial stability implications.

    Market Infrastructure

    FSB Reports Progress on NBFI Risks, Cross-border Payments

    By Editors | 12/10/2021

    A letter to the G20 ministers from the FSB focuses on work to develop a more resilient NBFI sector and address challenges in cross-border payments.

    Market Infrastructure

    FSB Offers Policy Toolkit to Address MMF Vulnerabilities

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/10/2021

    Enhancing MMF resilience will help address systemic risks and minimise the need for central bank interventions to support the sector, the FSB said.

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