International Organization of Securities Commissions

    Big Picture

    DTCC Proposes Plan to Harmonise Global Trade Reporting

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/03/2021

    DTCC proposes plan to eliminate cross-jurisdictional differences in trade reporting standards to boost transparency and the monitoring of systemic risk.

    ESG / Sustainability

    IFRS Foundation Outlines Plans for Sustainability Reporting Board

    By Editors | 08/03/2021

    The Trustees remain on track to make a final determination about a new board in advance of the November 2021 United Nations COP26 conference.

    Securities / Derivatives

    IOSCO to Review Liquidity Risk Management at Investment Funds

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/03/2021

    IOSCO is asking asset managers to participate in a survey on their liquidity risk management practices and experiences during the March 2020 market turmoil.

    Market Infrastructure

    Tokyo Exchange Obtains ESMA Recognition Under BMR

    By Editors | 04/03/2021

    A total of 192 benchmarks administered by the TSE are listed as in scope, including key benchmarks TOPIX and JPX-Nikkei Index 400, as well as their sub-indices.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    IOSCO Publishes Work Programme for 2021-2022

    By Editors | 28/02/2021

    New priorities will be to address the risks of NBFI activities and risks exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic such as misconduct, fraud and operational resilience.

    Big Picture

    IOSCO Reviews Impact of Govt Support on Credit Ratings

    By Editors | 15/02/2021

    Government support measures played a “significant role” in alleviating the downward pressure on credit ratings, IOSCO found in its review.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SFC Sets Out Conduct Standards Expected in Capital Raisings

    By Editors | 08/02/2021

    The proposals establish the standards of conduct expected of intermediaries participating in bookbuilding, pricing, allocation and placing activities.

    Securities / Derivatives

    IOSCO Offers Guidance on Enhancing Complaint Handling Mechanisms

    By Editors | 28/01/2021

    IOSCO has published a new report to help jurisdictions identify and address gaps in their complaint handling and redress systems.

    ESG / Sustainability

    FSB Publishes Work Programme for Year Ahead

    By Editors | 20/01/2021

    The work programme includes initiatives to strengthen NBFI resilience, enhance cross border payments, and address climate change, among other priorities.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India: IFSCA Becomes IOSCO Associate Member

    By Editors | 06/01/2021

    The IFSCA was established in April 2020 as a unified authority to regulate all financial services in Gift City, India’s international financial services centre.

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