International Organization of Securities Commissions

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Proposes Enhancements to OTC Derivatives Regime

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/04/2019

    In a joint consultation, the HKMA and SFC propose to mandate the use of UTIs in OTC derivatives trade reporting, and to discontinue masking relief for all jurisdictions but China.

    Market Infrastructure

    Supervisors Should Avoid Fragmenting Clearing Ecosystem – Report

    By Editors | 07/04/2019

    A report from the World Federation of Exchanges and Oliver Wyman urges supervisors to ensure outstanding CCP reforms are implemented in line with agreed principles to avoid fragmentation.

    Uncategorised

    Behavioural Insights Can Help Regulators Protect Investors – IOSCO

    By Editors | 03/04/2019

    The report provides guidance to help regulators better understand the behaviour of retail investors in making financial investment decisions to aid in policy development.

    Market Infrastructure

    CPMI-IOSCO Report Progress in PFMI Implementation

    By Editors | 15/03/2019

    23 of 28 jurisdictions that participate in the CPMI-IOSCO implementation monitoring programme have adopted measures for all financial market infrastructure types, compared to 21 last July.

    Market Infrastructure

    BCBS, IOSCO Guidance Offers Some Relief on Margin Requirements

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/03/2019

    Institutions should start work immediately to ensure readiness for the Phase 5 implementation of margin reform in September 2020, says KPMG’s Tom Jenkins.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Moody’s Explores Credit Implications of Cyber Risk

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/03/2019

    Banks are at high risk because they hold the data and funds of private clients, and provide access to their services through multiple online and digital channels, says Moody’s Investors Service.

    Market Infrastructure

    Thailand Moves to Transaction-based Calculation for THBFIX

    By Editors | 04/03/2019

    The “more credible” transactions-based approach will improve transparency and reduce risks of manipulation, and is in line with the IOSCO Principles for Financial Benchmarks, the BOT said.

    Market Infrastructure

    RBI Consults on New Requirements for Benchmark Administrators

    By Editors | 18/02/2019

    The draft directions under consultation include requirements related to administrators’ minimum net worth, governance arrangements, and organisational structure, among other requirements.

    Uncategorised

    Hong Kong Empowers FRC as Independent Auditor Oversight Body

    By Editors | 18/02/2019

    Hong Kong has gazetted an Amendment Ordinance empowering the Financial Reporting Council as an independent oversight body for the HKICPA and auditors of listed companies.

    Market Infrastructure

    IOSCO Members, ESMA Can Exchange Information Post-GDPR

    By Editors | 15/02/2019

    A decision by the European Data Protection Board will enable the continued sharing of information between ESMA and securities regulators outside the EU, in compliance with GDPR.

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