Tag: IOSCO

IOSCO issues statement on liquidity risk management recommendations for investment funds
February 08, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

IOSCO analyzes potential of tech-driven change in the securities market industry

A new report published today highlights the increasingly important intersection between financial technology (Fintech) and securities market regulation, and describes the impact it has on investors and financial services. The IOSCO Research Report on Financial Technology, published by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), describes a variety of innovative business models and emerging technologies…

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IOSCO issues statement on liquidity risk management recommendations for investment funds
February 07, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

IOSCO reports progress made in implementation of Benchmark Principles

The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) today published the Second Review of the Implementation of IOSCO's Principles for Financial Benchmarks in respect of the WM/Reuters 4 p.m. Closing Spot Rate. The report found that the administrator had made very significant progress, with most of the recommendations from an earlier review having…

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IOSCO issues statement on liquidity risk management recommendations for investment funds
December 21, 2016 BY Valentina Kirilova

IOSCO issues survey of leading regulators on risks of leveraged Forex and CFD trading

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) issued a report that identifies various risks related to the marketing and sale of complex OTC leveraged products to retail investors, and describes how some regulators are responding to the challenges these products present. The Report on the IOSCO Survey on Retail OTC Leveraged Products analyses offers of…

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IOSCO issues statement on liquidity risk management recommendations for investment funds
December 15, 2016 BY Valentina Kirilova

IOSCO stresses importance of implementation and disclosure related to new accounting standards

The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) published today a Statement on Implementation of New Accounting Standards related to revenue, financial instruments, and leases. The three new International Financial Reporting (IFRS) Standards, issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, are expected to significantly affect the financial statements of many issuers globally, given…

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November 21, 2016 BY Valentina Kirilova

IOSCO welcomes new leadership of IOSCO board committees

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has introduced the new chairs and vice chairs of the IOSCO board committees who were recently elected as part of a periodic renewal of IOSCO leadership. On behalf of IOSCO, Board Chair Ashley Alder expressed his gratitude to the outgoing committee leadership for their contribution and dedication to IOSCO…

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IOSCO issues statement on liquidity risk management recommendations for investment funds
November 09, 2016 BY Valentina Kirilova

IOSCO consults on Other CRA Products and their use by market participants

The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has published a consultation report titled Other CRA Products, which seeks further insight into how market participants use non-traditional, products or services offered by credit rating agencies (CRAs). The objective of the consultation report is to clarify information provided by respondents to two survey questionnaires…

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IOSCO issues statement on liquidity risk management recommendations for investment funds
October 31, 2016 BY Valentina Kirilova

IOSCO reports on implementation of G20/FSB recommendations to strengthen securities markets

The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has published a report on the implementation of the G20/FSB post crisis recommendations aimed at strengthening securities markets. The Implementation Report: G20/FSB Recommendations related to Securities Markets has been prepared by IOSCO’s Assessment Committee, as part of its G20 Markets Reform Review Project. This effort involved…

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October 19, 2016 BY Valentina Kirilova

IOSCO opens consultation on derivatives data harmonisation

The Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI) and the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) have published for public comment a consultative report on Harmonisation of critical OTC derivatives data elements (other than UTI and UPI) – second batch. The report responds to the G20’s agreement in 2009 that all OTC derivatives contracts would…

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October 03, 2016 BY Valentina Kirilova

Emerging market regulators seek to strengthen corporate governance

The Growth and Emerging Markets (GEM) Committee of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has published a report that seeks to strengthen corporate governance frameworks. The Report on Corporate Governance in Emerging Markets identifies possible measures and regulatory approaches aimed at strengthening corporate governance in emerging market jurisdictions and aligning regulatory frameworks with internationally recognized…

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