International Organization of Securities Commissions

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Sets Out Good Practices for Leveraged Loan, CLO Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 04/06/2024

The report provides an analysis of LL and CLO markets and sets out 12 good practices to support decision-making in these markets.

Securities / Derivatives

MAS Issues Guidelines for New Derivatives Reporting Regime

By Manesh Samtani | 03/06/2024

The guidelines focus on UTI generation and reporting, as well as re-reporting of contracts that haven’t yet matured when the new regime takes effect.

ESG / Sustainability

IFRS Foundation Releases Adoption Guide for ISSB Standards

By Editors | 29/05/2024

The Jurisdictional Guide describes how different countries are approaching the adoption and other uses of the ISSB Standards.

ESG / Sustainability

ICMA Proposes Draft Code for ESG Data Providers

By Manesh Samtani | 17/05/2024

The draft Code of Conduct was prepared by an ICMA-led industry working group that was sponsored by Hong Kong’s SFC.

Securities / Derivatives

MAS Finalises Rules for New OTC Derivatives Reporting Regime

By Manesh Samtani | 14/05/2024

The final regulations come into operation on 21 October 2024, introducing the UPI, UTI, CDE and ISO 20022 in reporting.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Singapore, UK to Boost Fintech, Green Finance Cooperation

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/05/2024

MAS and HM Treasury will collaborate to develop and finance green finance and energy transition projects in APAC.

Securities / Derivatives

India to Update Listing Rules for GIFT City Exchanges

By Ajoy K Das | 08/05/2024

The proposed listing regulations take into account standards from IOSCO and best practices from other jurisdictions.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Unveils Measures to Enhance Regulatory System for ETFs

By Mark Johnston | 03/05/2024

The FSC will review ETF sales documents. SITCA will strengthen advertising reviews. Indices tracked by ETFs will have to be approved.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Issues Draft Framework for Electronic Trading Platforms

By Ajoy K Das | 02/05/2024

ETPs operated from outside India by an operator incorporated outside India may seek authorisation to provide platform access to Indian residents.