International Organization of Securities Commissions

Market Infrastructure

Sri Lanka Passes New SEC Act to Bolster Capital Market

By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 09/09/2021

SEC chairman Viraj Dayaratna described the new law as “futuristic”, saying it will help to increase market liquidity and attract foreign investment.

Market Infrastructure

IOSCO Says Credit Sensitive Rates Pose Financial Stability Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 09/09/2021

IOSCO says SOFR should be used in place of USD LIBOR and that it will be closely monitoring how the “IOSCO badge” is used in compliance assessments of credit sensitive rates.

Fintech / Regtech

IOSCO Publishes Final Guidance on Supervising AI/Machine Learning

By Editors | 08/09/2021

IOSCO members are encouraged to consider six measures carefully in the context of their legal and regulatory frameworks.

Big Picture

ETF Structure Proved Resilient to Market Stress: IOSCO

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 15/08/2021

An IOSCO study has helped to “alleviate concerns” about possible financial stability risks or fragilities relating to the ETF structure.

Market Infrastructure

DTCC Urges Readiness for MAS Derivatives Reporting Requirements

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/08/2021

Finance companies, subsidiaries of banks in Singapore, insurers and CMS licence holders will come into scope for reporting from 1 October.

RBI Issues Consultation on Overseas Investments Rules

By Editors | 11/08/2021

The central bank said it wants to further liberalise the regulatory framework for overseas investment and promote ease of doing business.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA, ICMA, ISLA Sign MoU on Common Domain Model

By Editors | 02/08/2021

The MoU establishes a framework for closer collaboration on the development of the Common Domain Model across financial markets.

Securities / Derivatives

UK FCA Finalises Rule Changes for SPAC Listings

By Manesh Samtani | 28/07/2021

The FCA will remove the presumption of suspension at the point when an acquisition target is identified, for SPACs that meet certain criteria.

ESG / Sustainability

IOSCO Proposes Recommendations for ESG Ratings, Data Providers

By ESG Investor | 27/07/2021

IOSCO proposes recommendations to address the risks and challenges associated with products and services from ESG ratings and data providers.