29 May 2024
People: AMF appoints head of investor protection
In this week's people round up we look at the latest appointments and departures at the French regulator, Iosco, J.P. Morgan, London Stock Exchange, and more.
10 Jan 2024
Digital assets: Iosco dispatches policy recommendations for DeFi
In this week’s roundup, we also look at Raiffeisen Schweiz joining SIX Digital Exchange, Metalpha’s investment, and Coinbase’s move to offer derivatives products in Europe.
02 Nov 2023
SFC to mitigate ESG greenwashing in investment products
The Hong Kong SAR financial regulator stated its proposed voluntary code of conduct will align with international practices based on the recommendations of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (Iosco).
10 Aug 2023
Curb your enthusiasm
SRP follows up on recent Iosco’s policy suggestions and critique of non-Sofr replacements for USD Libor.
30 May 2023
SRP in brief: slowing down
This past week features a spotlight on the role of ETFs in the structured product market and new staff announcement at two major French banks.
23 May 2023
Iosco tough cop on the beat, seeks answers on cryptos
The consultation report aims to address market integrity and investor protection issues in crypto-asset markets by Q4 2023.
01 Dec 2022
UK regulator announces code of conduct for ESG products
As financial services firms integrate ESG into their activities and expand their ESG-focussed products, they are increasingly reliant on third party ESG data and ratings services.
20 Oct 2022
Regulators red flag digital marketing, distribution as investors flock to alternatives
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (Iosco) has published measures for national regulators to consider when determining their policy and enforcement approaches to retail online offerings and marketing.
18 Oct 2022
Latest: UK, Swiss firms team up to launch ‘iconic art’ AMC
UK fractional art investment platform Mintus has signed a partnership agreement with Amicorp Group's wealth management company, Amergeris, to offer access to shared ownership of iconic art to the clients of private banks, family offices and wealth managers.
28 Jul 2022
Mayer Brown: no need for further index regulation
The law firm believes it would be intrusive for market participants to be regulated as investment advisers.
14 Jun 2021
Underlying issues: the benefit of increased transparency
Rick Redding, CEO of the Index Industry Association (IIA) talks about the efforts made by the industry to observe high quality standards and how the cost of compliance could kill innovation.
19 Jul 2019
People: SG's former head of global markets joins QIS specialist fintech
All the latest senior appointments in the industry across sell- and buy-side firms as well as fintech platforms and more in one place.