International Organization of Securities Commissions

Big Picture

ETF Structure Proved Resilient to Market Stress: IOSCO

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 15/08/2021

An IOSCO study has helped to “alleviate concerns” about possible financial stability risks or fragilities relating to the ETF structure.

Market Infrastructure

DTCC Urges Readiness for MAS Derivatives Reporting Requirements

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/08/2021

Finance companies, subsidiaries of banks in Singapore, insurers and CMS licence holders will come into scope for reporting from 1 October.

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.