INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF SECURITIES COMMISSIONS

    RBI Issues Consultation on Overseas Investments Rules

    By Editors | 11/08/2021

    The central bank said it wants to further liberalise the regulatory framework for overseas investment and promote ease of doing business.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ISDA, ICMA, ISLA Sign MoU on Common Domain Model

    By Editors | 02/08/2021

    The MoU establishes a framework for closer collaboration on the development of the Common Domain Model across financial markets.

    Securities / Derivatives

    UK FCA Finalises Rule Changes for SPAC Listings

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/07/2021

    The FCA will remove the presumption of suspension at the point when an acquisition target is identified, for SPACs that meet certain criteria.

    ESG / Sustainability

    IOSCO Proposes Recommendations for ESG Ratings, Data Providers

    By ESG Investor | 27/07/2021

    IOSCO proposes recommendations to address the risks and challenges associated with products and services from ESG ratings and data providers.

    Market Infrastructure

    CPMI, IOSCO Identify Shortcomings in FMI Business Continuity Plans

    By Editors | 22/07/2021

    Some FMIs do not fully meet expectations with respect to recovery from operational incidents, such as natural disasters or IT systems outage.

    Market Infrastructure

    MAS Consults on Revised Reporting Rules for OTC Derivatives

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/07/2021

    The amendments aim to facilitate the aggregation of OTC derivatives data through standardisation and harmonisation of data elements by incorporating the CPMI-IOSCO technical guidance.

    Market Infrastructure

    IOSCO Proposes Sustainability-related Rules for Fund Managers

    By Editors | 01/07/2021

    Recommendations for securities regulators cover asset manager practices, product disclosure, supervision and enforcement, terminology, and investor education.

    Big Picture

    FSB Offers Policy Options to Enhance MMF Resilience

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2021

    Requirements for MMFs could include capital buffers, higher liquidity requirements, or the removal of the stable NAV, among other options.

    ESG / Sustainability

    UK, Singapore Commit to Deepening Regulatory Cooperation

    By Editors | 01/07/2021

    Officials agree to explore cross-border financial regulation, carbon market trading linkages, and collaboration opportunities via their BIS Innovation Hub centres.

    ESG / Sustainability

    IOSCO Set to Issue Regulatory Guidance on ESG Ratings

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 29/06/2021

    A report due to by published be mid-July will offer guidance to ESG service providers and ratings agencies and recommendations for regulators.

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