IOSCO publishes revised objectives and principles for global regulators
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) yesterday published a revised Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation to incorporate principles based on "lessons learned from the recent financial crisis". Eight new principles were added to the document, including principles related to hedge funds, credit rating agencies and auditor independence. According to IOSCO the principles "outline the basis of an appropriate, effective and robust securities regulatory system".
