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IOSCO Publishes Consultation Report on Valuing Collective Investment Schemes

November 17, 2025/IOSCO The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) today published the Consultation Report (“Report”) on Valuing Collective Investment Schemes (CIS). This report invites comments and feedback from IOSCO members and market participants on a combined set of recommendations. The proposed recommendations will update IOSCO’s 2007 Principles for the […]

Vybing, Connected and Happy Customers — Echoes of FirstBank’s DecemberIssaVybe

November 14, 2025 By Bolaji Israel American branding consultant and CEO of Brandstream, Scott Bedbury, said, “In today’s experience-driven marketplace, the brands that endure are those that move beyond products and services to connect with the passions, lifestyles, and emotions of their customers. The most successful businesses don’t just serve — […]

IOSCO publishes Final Report on Neo-Brokers

November 12, 2025/IOSCO The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) today published its Final Report (“Report”) on Neo-Brokers. “Neo-brokers” are a sub-set of broker-dealers that provide services through a business model characterized by use of engaging client interfaces, leverage of social media, and provision of online-only investment services. They typically […]