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May 10, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

IOSCO annual conference on key challenges facing securities regulators

Members of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) met at the organization´s 43rd Annual Conference in Budapest this week to discuss and address issues facing securities market regulators and supervisors today. In their meetings, the IOSCO Board, IOSCO´s Growth and Emerging Markets (GEM) Committee, the four Regional Committees and the Affiliate Members Consultative Committee…

IOSCO issues statement on liquidity risk management recommendations for investment funds

March 13, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

IOSCO to protect senior investors from financial fraud

The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) informed the public that it has published today a report that examines the growing vulnerability of ageing investors to financial fraud and other risks and identifies sound practices for enhancing their protection. The report Senior Investor Vulnerability reveals that seniors are at a higher risk…

March 07, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

IOSCO makes recommendations to help trading venues manage extreme volatility

The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has just informed that it is seeking feedback on its proposed recommendations to assist trading venues and regulatory authorities in the implementation of mechanisms to manage extreme volatility. Extreme volatility in securities markets can undermine IOSCO’s objective of ensuring that markets are fair, efficient and…

February 21, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

IOSCO consults on guidance to address conflicts of interest in the equity capital raising process

The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has proposed a guidance to help its members address conflicts of interest and associated misconduct risks that may arise during the equity capital raising process. Conflicts of interest and associated conduct risks stemming from the role of intermediaries can threaten the integrity and efficiency of…

November 23, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

IOSCO Good Practices for the Termination of Investment Funds seek to protect investors

The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has today published 14 good practices on the voluntary termination of investment funds that seek to protect investors’ interests during the termination process. In its final report titled IOSCO Report on Good Practices for the Termination of Investment Funds, IOSCO highlights the importance for investment…

November 09, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

IOSCO 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 was prepared by IOSCO’s Assessment Committee and is designed to provide further clarity on the recommendations and the role…

March 14, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

IOSCO launches its first Regional Capacity Building Hub in Malaysia

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) today unveiled the IOSCO Asia Pacific Hub in Kuala Lumpur, hosted by the Securities Commission (SC) Malaysia. This initiative responds to a growing demand among IOSCO members for enhanced capacity building, particularly in growth and emerging markets. Ranjit Ajit Singh, Chair of SC Malaysia, Vice Chair of the…

March 07, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

IOSCO finds little evidence of declining secondary corporate bond market liquidity

A report published today by the Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has found no substantial evidence showing that liquidity in the secondary corporate bond markets between 2004 and 2015 has deteriorated markedly from historic norms for non-crisis periods. The report, titled Examination of Liquidity of the Secondary Corporate Bond Markets, presents…

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…

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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