INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF SECURITIES COMMISSIONS

IOSCO Intensifies Work on Market-Based Finance

By Editors | 13/06/2014

The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions met in Madrid this week to drive forward IOSCO’s work on market-based finance which covers discussion on infrastructure investment and small- and medium-enterprise financing.

India’s SEBI May Seek HK, Singapore Assistance in Insider Trading Probe

By Editors | 13/06/2014

The Securities and Exchange Board of India may ask help from its peers in Hong Kong, Singapore and Mauritius, as it widens investigations into suspected market activities of several overseas hedge funds.

IOSCO Urges Asset Managers to Rely Less on Credit Rating Agencies

By Editors | 06/06/2014

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) is urging regulators to come up with specific policy action that will encourage asset managers to rely less on credit rating agencies (CRA).

IOSCO Consults on Framework for Investor Education

By Editors | 03/06/2014

The need for investor education and financial literacy has never been greater than today amid a fast-evolving marketplace, says the International Organization of Securities Commissions as it issued a consultation paper seeking industry views on financial literacy.

IOSCO Seeks Stakeholder View on Five-Year Plan

By Editors | 30/05/2014

The International Organization of Securities Commission is developing a five-year strategic plan ending 2020 and seeks stakeholders’ views on shaping the future objectives and strategies of the commission.

IOSCO Issues New Norms on POS Disclosure in Banking, Securities Sectors

By Editors | 05/05/2014

A Joint Forum of the International Organisation of Securities Organisations has called for improved point-of-sale (POS) disclosure standards for distributed financial products.

Trade Repositories: Global Market Transparency Not Yet A Reality

By Editors | 08/04/2014

GreySpark Partners consultant Malavika Shekar explores the options that could greatly enhance the usefulness of trade repository data and make the G20 commitment to market transparency a reality.

IOSCO Examines Prudential Standards in Securities Sector

By Editors | 13/03/2014

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has issued a consultation paper that compares the prudential capital frameworks for securities companies in different parts of the world.

IOSCO Consults on Revisions to Code for Credit Rating Agencies

By Editors | 11/02/2014

International Organisation of Securities Commission (IOSCO) has called for enhanced provisions in the code of conduct for credit rating agencies.