International Organization of Securities Commissions

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Proposes Measures to Tackle Pre-Hedging Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 23/11/2024

IOSCO proposes recommendations to guide regulators in determining acceptable pre-hedging practices and managing the associated conduct risks effectively.

ESG / Sustainability

UK Proposes Principles for High-integrity Carbon, Nature Markets

By ESG Investor | 21/11/2024

The principles aim to guide responsible participation in voluntary markets for buying and selling carbon and nature credits.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Unveils Roadmap to Enhance Retail Investor Online Safety

By Mark Johnston | 20/11/2024

IOSCO released three consultation reports as part of the first wave of the roadmap to retail investor online safety.

ESG / Sustainability

UK Publishes Draft Legislation to Regulate ESG Ratings Providers

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/11/2024

The regime will apply to UK-produced ESG ratings and overseas ratings made available to UK users through business relationships.

ESG / Sustainability

IOSCO Issues Final Report on Voluntary Carbon Markets

By Thisanka Siripala | 18/11/2024

The report outlines a set of 21 Good Practices aimed at ensuring financial integrity in Voluntary Carbon Markets.

ESG / Sustainability

IOSCO Publishes Report on Transition Plans Disclosures

By ESG Investor | 15/11/2024

The report explores how transition plan disclosures can support investor protection and market integrity, and identifies actions for securities regulators.

ESG / Sustainability

IAASB Releases Final Sustainability Assurance Standard, ISSA 5000

By Manesh Samtani | 14/11/2024

IOSCO declared its support for ISSA 5000. IAASB Chair Tom Seidenstein called on policymakers and practitioners to start adopting the standard.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Updates Fund Liquidity Risk Management Recommendations

By Manesh Samtani | 12/11/2024

The proposed updates emphasise the need for open-ended funds to implement anti-dilution and quantity-based liquidity management tools in both normal and stressed market conditions.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA, SFC Finalise Details for New Derivatives Reporting Regime

By Manesh Samtani | 29/09/2024

The UTI, UPI, CDE, LEI and ISO 20022 will be required under Hong Kong’s OTC derivatives reporting regime from 29 September 2025.