International Organization of Securities Commissions

Capital / Liquidity

Initial Margin Rules for OTC Derivatives Take Effect in India

By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2025

The IM and VM rules were initially meant to come into force at the same time, but implementation of the IM rules was deferred last November.

Fintech / Regtech

IOSCO Launches New Portal to Combat Investment Fraud

By Mark Johnston | 24/03/2025

I-SCAN aggregates alerts from over 150 financial regulators worldwide, allowing investors to check whether a company or investment has been flagged as unlicensed or fraudulent.

Crypto / Digital Assets

IOSCO Unveils Work Programme, Key Priorities for 2025

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2025

IOSCO initiatives include measures to address risks in digital trading, curb online financial fraud finance, and continue research on AI.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Publishes New Consultation Report on Artificial Intelligence

By Thisanka Siripala | 13/03/2025

The report identifies five key findings following engagement with IOSCO members and stakeholders and invites further feedback.

Fintech / Regtech

IOSCO Proposes Recommendations to Address “Neo-broker” Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 13/03/2025

The recommendations aim to protect retail investors by enhancing the transparency, fairness, and integrity of neo-brokers’ operations.

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam Securities Commission Signs Information-Sharing MoU

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/02/2025

The SSC signed the IOSCO APRC Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding for Supervisory Cooperation (SMMoU).

Big Picture

IOSCO Identifies Gaps in Market Surveillance Amid Technology Challenges

By Mark Johnston | 20/02/2025

IOSCO’s recent review shows progress by market authorities in tackling technological challenges, but some gaps remain.

ESG / Sustainability

IAASB, IESBA Launch Sustainability Assurance & Ethics Standards

By ESG Investor | 30/01/2025

The standards aim to ensure qualified practitioners can consistently perform high-quality assurance engagements on sustainability information

Big Picture

G20 Reforms Have Strengthened Securitisation Markets: FSB Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/01/2025

The FSB says the complex structures that contributed to the GFC have “largely diminished”, resulting in a more transparent market.