Training Programs by the Hub

16 November 2023

Finfluencer Regulation: Retail Investor Protection in the Age of Social Media


In conjunction with World Investor Week 2023, the IOSCO Asia Pacific Hub hosted a workshop on Finfluencer Regulation: Retail Investor Protection in the Age of Social Media.

Financial Influencers, commonly referred to as finfluencers, wield considerable influence across social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Telegram etc., potentially influencing investment decisions, especially among the younger generation of retail investors. As these developments continue to attract regulatory attention, the Workshop delved into the role of finfluencers and their impact on investment decisions.
 
17 October 2023 - 18 October 2023
IOSCO APRC Technical Assistance Workshop on Developing Enforcement Manuals

The IOSCO Technical Assistance Workshop on Developing Enforcement Manuals for the Asia-Pacific region will be hosted by the IOSCO Asia Pacific Hub in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 17-18 October 2023. This 2-day Workshop aims to be a practical discussion with regard to different approaches taken with respect to enforcement manuals and to provide a forum for sharing experiences in implementing such manuals so far.
 
20 September 2023 - 21 September 2023
IOSCO - ISDA Workshop Policy Framework for Safe and Efficient Derivatives Activity in Emerging and Developing Markets

IOSCO is pleased to collaborate with the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) on a Training Workshop on Policy Framework for Safe and Efficient Derivatives Activity in Emerging and Developing Markets. In this training workshop, participants from emerging and developing markets will be equipped with the knowledge to develop an appropriate framework for secure and efficient derivatives activity in their jurisdictions.

 
08 May 2023 - 12 May 2023
IMF - IOSCO Training Workshop on Cyber Resilience

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and IOSCO are jointly organizing a Training Workshop on Cyber Resilience, which will be hosted by the IOSCO Asia Pacific Hub in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 8-12 May 2023.
 
02 May 2023 - 03 May 2023
Capacity Building Program on Sustainable Finance: Disclosure Requirements for Corporate Issuers

IOSCO has developed a capacity building program to support an efficient implementation of the forthcoming IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards. The program is exclusively tailored for securities regulators that are members of IOSCO.

 
13 April 2023
Retail Market Conduct: Drivers & Current Regulatory Approaches

In conjunction with the recent publication of IOSCO’s Retail Market Conduct Task Force report, experts from diverse backgrounds, including academia, regulatory and the industry shared their insights on key topics such as risks faced by retail investors with the impact of new technologies, the influence of gamification and the evolving role of AI. It also discussed effective regulatory approaches in combating fraudulent activities.

 
09 February 2023
IOSCO Risk Outlook 2023: Current & Emerging Risks in Global Capital Markets

The workshop discusses the major themes identified in the Risk Outlook 2023, with a view to providing regulators a better understanding of current and emerging risks and the tools needed to identify, monitor and mitigate these risks in their respective jurisdictions. In addition to this session, participants were also briefed on the risk assessment and scoring frameworks used by IOSCO, followed by a Q&A session.
 
27 October 2022
Digitalisation and the Evolving Retail Investment Landscape

In conjunction with World Investor Week 2022, the webinar aims to review regulatory and market-wide implications of the evolving digitalisation landscape, including online offering trends and how regulators are responding.
05 October 2022
Crypto/Digital Assets and DeFi – Look Before You Leap

In conjunction with World Investor Week 2022, the IOSCO Asia Pacific Hub will be hosting a webinar supported by the IOSCO Board-level Fintech Task Force (FTF) which will discuss crypto and DeFi issues with impact on investor protection and investor education.
26 October 2021
Artificial Intelligence: Risks, Policy Approaches and Guidance for Regulators

The webinar provided an overview of Artificial Intelligence concepts and discussed key risks of relevance to regulators and policy makers, policy approaches to AI and risk management, and guidance for regulators.
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