International Organization of Securities Commissions

Market Infrastructure

The Path Ahead – An EU Perspective on APAC OTC Derivatives Regulation

By Antonio de Lecea | 12/04/2017

Markets should expect the G20 reform commitments to continue to inform regulatory changes, and more equivalence decisions.

AML / KYC

IOSCO Enhances Cross-Border Enforcement Cooperation

By Editors | 03/04/2017

New powers enable members to share and obtain audit work, internet records and phone records.

Uncategorised

Counting Down to the ‘New’ VM Deadline

By Samuel Riding | 30/03/2017

1 September highly likely to be the final cut-off for meeting OTC derivatives margin requirements.

Market Infrastructure

IOSCO Launches APAC Hub

By Samuel Riding | 15/03/2017

Hub is intended to build regulatory capacity in APAC jurisdictions.

Capital / Liquidity

IOSCO Issues Guidance on OTC Transaction Identifiers

By Samuel Riding | 01/03/2017

Guidance suggests identifiers could be compatible with other types of transaction.

Market Infrastructure

HK Delays OTC Contract Novation Reporting Requirement

By Samuel Riding | 01/03/2017

Requirement that novation dates be reported by 28 February postponed.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Backs VM Transition Period

By Samuel Riding | 23/02/2017

Group of regulators says strict implementation would reduce ability to hedge, damage liquidity.

AML / KYC

Philippine SEC Seeks Banking Secrecy Exemption

By Samuel Riding | 28/12/2016

Secrecy law is the only issue preventing regulator from joining IOSCO.

Malaysia – 2016 in Review

By Samuel Riding | 22/12/2016

Regulators sought to move past the 1MDB scandal, introducing fintech and regtech initiatives