Staying Ahead of Scams: Smarter Tools, Stronger Coordination
From AI-generated manipulation to fast-moving cross-border scams, fraud is evolving faster than ever — challenging the limits of traditional regulatory approaches. How can regulators stay ahead of the curve and protect market integrity in this new landscape? This focused 2.5-hour webinar brings together regulatory leaders from across the Asia-Pacific to share how they are upgrading […]
Climate Risks & Capital Markets: Addressing Transition Finance, Data Gaps & Regulatory Challenges
The transition to a low-carbon economy presents significant challenges and opportunities for capital markets. How can regulators drive real change while maintaining market efficiency? How are investors reshaping their portfolios? Is ASEAN’s climate finance approach aligned with global standards? What regulatory actions are needed today to accelerate sustainable finance? This 75-minute webinar will feature regulators […]
2025 Regional Outlook: Emerging Regulatory Risks for the Asia Pacific region
Moderator: Speakers: The IOSCO Asia Pacific Hub will be hosting its first program in 2025 on emerging regulatory risks anticipated for capital markets in the Asia Pacific region. It will begin with an analysis of the expected global macroeconomic conditions and challenges that could impact the regulatory landscape. Emerging risks that would be covered more extensively include […]
Addressing Fraud and Online Scams
Moderator: Speakers: In support of the eighth edition of IOSCO’s World Investor Week (WIW) 2024, the Hub organised a webinar on Addressing Fraud and Online Scams. This webinar discussed the latest trends in online investment scams and fraud from regional and global regulatory perspectives. It also provided insights into enforcement strategies and investor education initiatives, […]
Finfluencer Regulation: Retail Investor Protection in the Age of Social Media
Introductory remarks: Moderator: Speakers: In conjunction with IOSCO’s World Investor Week 2023,the Hub organised a workshop panel discussion on financial influencer (“finfluencer”) regulation which covered key topics: what constitutes a ‘finfluencer’, broker-dealer roles in relation to public communication responsibilities, the impact of social media on Gen-Z investors and their financial decision-making, behavioral insights such as parasocial relationships, […]
Retail Market Conduct: Drivers & Current Regulatory Approaches
Moderator: Speakers: 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. […]
Digitalisation and the Evolving Retail Investment Landscape
Moderator: Speakers: In conjunction with IOSCO’s World Investor Week 2022 and IOSCO’s report on Retail Distribution and Digitalisation, the webinar discusses changing trends in the online retail investment landscape, recent concerns arising in the regulatory perimeter and considerations for regulators in navigating the digital landscape.