IOSCO: Reliable Sustainability Data Attracts Global Capital

Thansettakij•Economy•5d ago

Reader Briefing

Jean-Paul Servais of IOSCO emphasizes that reliable sustainability data and the adoption of ISSB standards are critical for attracting global investment into green economies.

•Jean-Paul Servais spoke at the 'Organized by Thailand: Financing a Resilient Green Economy' seminar on October 16, 2026.
•IOSCO endorses the sustainability disclosure standards of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).
•Approximately 80 jurisdictions worldwide have voluntarily adopted ISSB standards.
•IOSCO collaborates with the World Bank to enhance the capacity of regulators and listed companies.

Overview

•Jean-Paul Servais spoke at the Organized by Thailand: Financing a Resilient Green Economy seminar during the IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings 2026 on October 16, 2026.
•Jean-Paul Servais stated that capital markets play an increasing role in allocating funds to address climate crises and support energy transitions.
•Jean-Paul Servais noted that without reliable data, capital markets cannot efficiently connect global liquidity to local green investments.
•IOSCO consists of regulators from 130 jurisdictions, covering approximately 95% of the global financial system.
•80 jurisdictions have voluntarily adopted ISSB standards following IOSCO's endorsement in Bangkok 3 years ago.
•Jean-Paul Servais emphasized that quality sustainability reporting must focus on material information and measurable performance indicators rather than marketing content.
•IOSCO is collaborating with the World Bank to develop the capabilities of regulators, listed companies, and financial instrument issuers.
•ISSB is currently seeking public comments on nature-related reporting to support operations related to COP17.

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Key Entities

Person

Jean-Paul Servais

Chairman of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) and Chairman of the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) of Belgium.

Organization

International Organization of Securities Commissions(องค์การคณะกรรมการกำกับหลักทรัพย์และตลาดหลักทรัพย์ระหว่างประเทศ)ℹ️

An international cooperation organization comprising capital market regulators from 130 jurisdictions.

Financial Services and Markets Authority(หน่วยงานกำกับดูแลตลาดการเงินและบริการทางการเงินของเบลเยียม)ℹ️

The financial market and services regulatory agency of Belgium.

Ministry of Finance(กระทรวงการคลัง)ℹ️

The organizer of the Organized by Thailand: Financing a Resilient Green Economy seminar.

International Sustainability Standards Board(คณะกรรมการมาตรฐานความยั่งยืนระหว่างประเทศ)ℹ️

The body that established sustainability disclosure standards endorsed by IOSCO.

World Bank(ธนาคารโลก)ℹ️

An organization collaborating with IOSCO to enhance the knowledge and capacity of regulators and listed companies.

International Monetary Fund(กองทุนการเงินระหว่างประเทศ)ℹ️

Co-host of the Annual Meetings 2026 alongside the World Bank Group.

Place

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The location where IOSCO voted to endorse ISSB standards 3 years ago.