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WFE News and Publications Round-up

By: The WFE Communications Team Jul 2026

Recent WFE press releases, consultation responses and news have addressed a range of issues affecting global markets, including innovation, investor protection, technology and regulation. A selection of press releases and consultation responses from May, June and early July are available below.

May

WFE Response to European Commission Consultation on Private Equity Exits

The World Federation of Exchanges is pleased to see the European Commission consulting on private equity exits.

Read more: WFE Response to European Commission Consultation on Private Equity Exits

The WFE Announces Host for WFEClear Conference 2027 in Almaty

The World Federation of Exchanges is pleased to announce that the WFEClear Conference 2027 will take place from 27–29 April in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Read more: The WFE Announces Host for WFEClear Conference 2027 in Almaty

The WFE Calls on Regulators to Consult with Issuers on Equity Tokenisation

In the interests of investor protection and market integrity, there needs to be further, careful consideration of plans before any hasty decision to permit crypto platforms to offer tokenised equities by ‘exempting’ them from normal practices.

Read more: The WFE Calls on Regulators to Consult with Issuers on Equity Tokenisation

WFE Publishes Draft Principles for Listed Companies In Transition to Going Green

The WFE Transition Equity Principles, which are supported by WFE Members, spanning exchanges in every jurisdiction and continent, set out a guiding framework for Exchange Designations that create a hallmark for listed companies that are on credible decarbonisation pathways.

June

The WFE Publishes Open Letter on Cross-border Fragmentation in Sustainability Regulation

The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the global industry association for exchanges and clearing houses, has today published an open letter highlighting the barriers to capital movement caused by fragmented sustainability regulation.

WFE Advocates Key Principles for Irish Approach to Tokenisation

For tokenisation in regulated markets, the WFE views it as an evolutionary step rather than a transformative one, with the greatest benefits likely in post-trade processes such as collateral management, reconciliation and asset servicing.

The WFE Launches Formal Consultation on Draft Transition Equity Principles

This consultation follows the initial publication of the industry-backed WFE Transition Equity Principles on 26 May 2026 and presentation at the WFE’s Sustainability Conference in Luxembourg on 3-4 June 2026. 

WFE Calls on European Commission to Introduce “Report Once, Use Many” Approach to Global Sustainability Reporting

The World Federation of Exchanges welcomes the European Commission’s ongoing work to simplify and streamline the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft revised ESRS Delegated Act.

WFE Responds to IOSCO on Good Practices for OTC Commodity Derivatives Markets

In summary, the response supports a risk-based approach to OTC reporting, while emphasising that comprehensive OTC data collection should remain a regulator-led function rather than an exchange responsibility.

Response to Call for Input: The Future of Tokenisation – A Joint Vision from the Authorities for UK Wholesale Markets

Across our work on crypto-assets and tokenisation, the WFE has consistently advocated for a technology-neutral, outcomes-based approach to regulation grounded in the principle of “same risk, same rules”.

Response to ESMA Call for Evidence on the Structure of European Equity Markets

The WFE welcomes the opportunity to respond to ESMA’s Consultation on Market Structure. Market structure might, at first glance, seem like a technical discussion of trading venues and market participants, but it is fundamentally important for effective capital raising and ensuring the best outcomes for end investors.

July

The WFE Publishes Position Paper on Mythos AI Cybersecurity Model

The WFE has today published a new position paper, Mythos – Beyond the Headlines, examining recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity.

The WFE Calls on ESMA to Address Growth of Bilateral Trading in European Shares

The World Federation of Exchanges today called on the European Securities and Markets Authority's (ESMA) to consider the impact of the growth in bilateral trading on well-functioning markets.