International Organization of Securities Commissions

Crypto / Digital Assets

IOSCO Calls for Stronger Response to Online Threats to Retail Investors

By Manesh Samtani | 17/12/2023

Collaboration is needed between regulators, law enforcement, and stakeholders in the broader online ecosystem like search engine operators and social media platforms.

ESG / Sustainability

ICMA Introduces Voluntary Code of Conduct for ESG Ratings

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 15/12/2023

Aligned with IOSCO recommendations, the code seeks to improve transparency and trust in sustainable finance by promoting consistent global standards.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Proposes Good Practices for Handling Market Outages

By Editors | 14/12/2023

IOSCO’s new consultation report identifies five good practices for trading venues to consider for improving market-wide resilience during an outage.

ESG / Sustainability

MAS Finalises Code of Conduct for ESG Rating & Data Providers

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 07/12/2023

The regulator expects providers to regularly review their methodologies and data sources for better transparency.

ESG / Sustainability

IFRS Foundation Offers Three New Commitments

By Manesh Samtani | 07/12/2023

Chair of the IFRS Foundation Trustees, Erkki Liikanen, declared each of the commitments given two years ago “fulfilled”.

ESG / Sustainability

IOSCO Takes Stock of Measures to Address Greenwashing

By Manesh Samtani | 04/12/2023

IOSCO describes the challenges of addressing greenwashing and provides an overview of initiatives undertaken in various jurisdictions to tackle this risk.

Crypto / Digital Assets

IOSCO Chair Calls for Coordinated Response to Crypto Challenges

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 04/12/2023

Jean-Paul Servais and Tuang Lee Lim from IOSCO highlight the need for standardised guidelines for crypto, digital assets and sustainability.

ESG / Sustainability

IOSCO Proposes 21 Good Practices to Promote VCM Integrity

By Manesh Samtani | 04/12/2023

The Good Practices cover regulatory frameworks, primary market issuance, secondary market trading, and use and disclosure of use of carbon credits.

ESG / Sustainability

IFRS Foundation Launches Knowledge Hub for ISSB Standards

By Editors | 03/12/2023

The hub will help companies prepare for their ISSB disclosures, and help auditors, investors, and regulators better understand the new standards.