What does IOSCO mean in Accounting?

International Organization of Securities Commissions

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) is an association of organizations that regulate the world's securities and futures markets. Members are typically primary securities and/or futures regulators in a national jurisdiction or the main financial regulator from each country. Its mandate is to: Develop, implement, and promote high standards of regulation to enhance investor protection and reduce systemic risk Share information with exchanges and assist them with technical and operational issues Establish standards toward monitoring global investment transactions across borders and marketsIOSCO has members from over 100 different countries, who regulate more than 95% of the world's securities markets. It has a permanent secretariat in Madrid, Spain.

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