Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) announced that it has appointed Martin Moloney as its new Secretary General.

IOSCO Board Chair Ashley Alder said, “I am delighted to welcome Martin at this key time in the development of IOSCO’s work. He comes to us with a very strong record as a regulator at a time when IOSCO is playing a key role in the evolution of global financial markets. 

He is well known to many in the industry and member jurisdictions and will further develop our strong record of dynamic engagement both with industry and our members.”

Martin Moloney said: “I am very honored by the trust placed in me by the IOSCO Board with this appointment. IOSCO has a hugely ambitious agenda of work underway. We will be driving forward to tackle both the environmental and financial stability challenges facing financial markets regulation. At the same time, we will work to ensure that investors continue to be well protected and that member jurisdictions work together to adopt high standards of market integrity.”