International Organisation of Securities Commissions (Iosco)

71 results about this entity

Period: 13 Jul 2009 - 04 Apr 2024

Data management key to market surveillance - Iosco

The technology-driven revolution in securities markets in recent years requires regulators to overhaul their surveillance operations with a focus on the micro-management of trade data, says a report from the International Organization of Securities Commissions (Iosco).

Regulators release new market infrastructure standards

International banking and securities regulators have set out new and more demanding standards for operators of payments, clearing and settlement systems as part of an international effort to boost the resiliency of the financial markets.

Regulators demand action on Legal Entity Identifiers

International regulatory authorities have called for the urgent creation of a universal Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) in their final report on the OTC derivatives data that should be collected, stored and disseminated by trade repositories (TRs).

Securities watchdogs to step up HFT surveillance

Global securities regulators have called for stronger oversight of high frequency and algorithmic trading activity to 'mitigate the risks' posed by high-speed trading on market integrity and efficiency.

Regulators seek to plug derivatives data gaps

Global regulators have set out plans for reducing the "data gaps" in OTC derivatives trading that are hitting efforts to assess systemic risk in the market.

Securities regulators open scrutiny of technology impact on financial markets

Securities regulators are to explore the feasibility of an overhaul of financial market reporting, audit and surveillance mechanisms in an effort to keep pace with the increasing volumes of data generated by technology-powered trading

OTC derivatives market reform stalling - FSB

Central bankers have expressed fears that reform of the over-the-counter derivatives markets is being hampered by delays and inconsistencies in approaches across national jurisdictions.

Iosco supportive of switch from OTC to exchange-based trading

Moves to force trading in derivatives away from over-the-counter markets to exchange and electronic platforms will be broadly beneficial in increasing competition, transparency and risk oversight, according to a report prepared by international regulatory overview body Iosco

Iosco sets out plans for dark pool transparency

Dark pool trading needs to be made more transparent to ease growing concerns about price discovery, fragmentation and potential risks to market integrity, according to the International Organization of Securities Commissions (Iosco).

Regulators fast-track global review of OTC derivatives clearing

Global banking and securities regulators have fast-tracked a review of clearing arrangements for over-the-counter derivatives as part of a far-reaching re-appraisal of existing standards for payments, clearing and settlement systems.

Iosco publishes exchange outsourcing guidelines

The International Organisation of Securities Commission (Iosco) has published a set of principles designed to assist exchange operators and regulators when considering outsourcing arrangements.