International Organization of Securities Commissions

Market Infrastructure

IOSCO Establishes New Workstreams on AI, Tokenisation

By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2024

New workstreams on green finance and credit default swaps will also be created, according to IOSCO’s updated work plan for 2024.

Securities / Derivatives

India Widens Options for Foreign Investors in GIFT City

By Ajoy K Das | 08/04/2024

Foreign brokers can remotely trade at GIFT City stock exchanges directly. FPIs can invest in Indian sovereign green bonds via GIFT City.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Proposes Guidance on Supervision of Exchanges

By Editors | 05/04/2024

The consultation report provides guidance on supervising exchanges that provide multiple services or are part of a larger group.

Securities / Derivatives

HKMA, SFC Planning Sept 2025 Rollout of New Derivatives Reporting Regime

By Manesh Samtani | 25/03/2024

HKMA and SFC propose to adopt a ‘big bang’ approach to implementation, rolling out the UTI, UPI, CDE and ISO 20022 requirements on 29 September 2025.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Conducting Inspections at ETF Issuers – Report

By Editors | 18/03/2024

One of the areas the FSC is scrutinising is the use of online influencers by fund houses to promote their products.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC to Enhance Regulatory System for ETFs

By Editors | 03/03/2024

The FSC will draw from the set of good practices published by IOSCO in May 2023 to improve its regulatory system for ETFs.

Capital / Liquidity

More Progress Needed to Address MMF Vulnerabilities: FSB

By Manesh Samtani | 28/02/2024

Since 2021, only China has improved the ability of MMFs to absorb losses, and only India can impose the use of swing pricing.

ESG / Sustainability

ISSB Works to Finalise Jurisdictional Adoption Guide

By ESG Investor | 25/02/2024

The ISSB’s Inaugural Jurisdictional Guide should be finalised by mid-year, with the core objective of reducing fragmentation.

Market Infrastructure

CPMI, IOSCO Propose “Effective” VM Practices for Cleared Markets

By Editors | 15/02/2024

The consultative report describes eight examples of effective practices for CCPs and their clearing members regarding variation margin processes and transparency.