International Organisation of Securities Commissions (Iosco)

71 results about this entity

Period: 13 Jul 2009 - 04 Apr 2024

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Iosco staff member in Madrid tests positive for Covid-19

The IOSCO General Secretariat confirms that a member of its staff at its headquarters in Madrid has tested positive for Covid-19.

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Iosco publishes key considerations for regulating crypto-asset trading platforms

The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions today published a report that describes the issues and risks associated with crypto-asset trading platforms (CTPs) and sets out key considerations to assist regulatory authorities in addressing these issues.

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Iosco recommends synchronising clocks used for timestamping with UTC

The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions today issued a report recommending that trading venues and their participants synchronise the clocks they use for timestamping a reportable event with coordinated universal time (UTC).

Stablecoins could come under securities rules - Iosco

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Stablecoins could come under securities rules - Iosco

Stablecoins often include features seen in securities and may therefore come under the same rules, according to the International Organization of Securities Commissions (Iosco).

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Iosco recommends trading venues synchronize clocks to UTC

The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions is requesting feedback on a proposed recommendation that trading venues and their participants synchronise the clocks they use for timestamping a reportable event with coordinated universal time (UTC).

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Regulators agree one-year extension to clearing rules for OTC derivatives

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) acknowledge the progress that has been made to implement the framework for margin requirements for non-centrally cleared derivatives.

IOSCOcalls for adherence to cyber risk standards

The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) today issued a final report that provides an overview of three internationally recognized cyber standards and frameworks used by IOSCO members.

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Iosco seeks feedback on regulating trading in crypto-assets

The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions is seeking comments on a consultation paper that describes the issues associated with crypto-asset trading platforms (CTPs) and sets forth key considerations to assist regulatory authorities in addressing these issues.

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EU and global securities regulators welcome agreement on data transfer

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) welcome the Opinion of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) on their administrative arrangement for the transfer of personal data between European Economic Area (EEA) Financial Supervisory Authorities and non-EEA Financial Supervisory Authorities.

Iosco issues recommendations to help trading venues manage extreme volatility

The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) today published eight recommendations to assist trading venues and regulatory authorities in the implementation of mechanisms to manage extreme volatility and preserve orderly trading.

Jurisdictions progress towards implementing standards for payment, clearing and settlement

Jurisdictions are reporting progress towards implementing international standards for payment systems, central securities depositories, securities settlement systems, central counterparties and trade repositories, according to a new report by the Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI) and the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO).

Use of behavioural insights may help educate investors, say IOSCO/OECD

Financial regulators, public authorities, and other organisations are increasingly using behavioural insights to educate investors to make more informed financial decisions, according to a report published today by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s International Network on Financial Education (OECD/INFE).

Securities regulators to set up Fintech Network and ICO framework

Securities regulators to set up Fintech Network and ICO framework

International securities regulators are to establish a 'Fintech Network' to share information and knowledge on emerging technologies and risks to the financial system.

Regulators express concern over CCP lag on risk management and recovery planning

The Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI) and the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) today published a report, entitled Implementation monitoring of PFMI: follow-up Level 3 assessment of CCPs’ recovery planning, coverage of financial resources and liquidity stress testing, assessing the progress made by central counterparties (CCPs) in addressing the most serious issues of concern that were identified in an initial Level 3 report published in 2016.

Iosco consults on recommendations to help trading venues manage extreme volatility

The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) is seeking feedback on its proposed recommendations to assist trading venues and regulatory authorities in the implementation of mechanisms to manage extreme volatility.

Iosco bears down on ICOs

Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs, also known as token sales or coin sales), typically involve the creation of digital tokens – using distributed ledger technology – and their sale to investors by auction or through subscription, in return for a crypto-currency such as Bitcoin or Ether (or more rarely for government-backed or official fiat currency (such as the US Dollar or the Euro)).

CPMI-IOSCO issues guidance on UPI harmonisation

A new report provides technical guidance to authorities on a uniform global Unique Product Identifier (UPI) applying to over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives transactions.

Iosco consults on recommendations to improve transparency of corporate bond markets

Corporate bond markets are a significant part of the global capital markets and a critical source of financing for economic growth.

Global regulators call for comments on harmonising OTC derivatives data standards

The Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI) and the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) have today published for public comment a consultative report on Harmonisation of critical OTC derivatives data elements (other than UTI and UPI) – third batch.

Iosco builds capacity in new Asia Pacific hub

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) today unveiled the IOSCO Asia Pacific Hub in Kuala Lumpur, hosted by the Securities Commission (SC) Malaysia.

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