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How to Build From Strength
Within the context of the recent BIS-CPMI-IOSCO consultative reports, Richard Haynes, Deputy Director, Risk Surveillance at the CFTC, and Nancy Doyle, Senior Special Counsel, share their thoughts on the proposals and why they are best framed as an enhancement of current transparency levels, which to a larger or smaller degree can build from an already strong base.
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BRVM Relies on Experience to Overcome Pandemic’s Effects
Published: Jan 2022
The year 2021 marked the end of a chapter in our lives. Despite the drastic changes that occurred to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, the BRVM kept very resilient due to its experience in handling crises. As, we navigate in a new era of uncertainties, acceptance of our new condition is the first step to success.
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The new generation of retail investors is transforming markets
Published: Dec 2021
As retail participation in trading equities, derivatives and cryptocurrency increases, Cboe is playing a role to ensure these newly empowered investors are here to stay, says Chairman, President and CEO Ed Tilly.
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NZX: Capitalising on opportunities in a testing environment
Published: Dec 2021
The pandemic has forced us to stop and think about how we operate our businesses, but despite many challenges, the New Zealand Exchange remains on a rapid growth path, says CEO Mark Peterson.
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Muscat: Charting the future of investment
Published: Dec 2021
After years of battling low liquidity and diversity, Muscat Stock Exchange is in the middle of a major transformation phase, says bourse CEO Haitham Al Salmi.
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Amman Stock Exchange: Covid pandemic will remain a top challenge
Published: Dec 2021
The pandemic tested everyone's contingency plans and risk management. The Amman Stock Exchange is nevertheless forging ahead to keep improving market structures in the Middle East.
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Malta Stock Exchange: Working towards a bright post-pandemic future
Published: Dec 2021
During two testing pandemic years, the Malta Stock Exchange has been agile enough to continue seamless remote operations and embark on projects that will help elevate it to the level of larger European bourses, exchange Chairman Joseph Portelli tells WFE Focus.
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Bursa Malaysia: Juggling the wellbeing of the market, economy and lives
Published: Dec 2021
The Bursa Malaysia CEO shares how the exchange handled the unprecedented challenges of the Covid-19 global pandemic. Read about the three industry themes that created new opportunities for the Malaysian market, and what he expects for 2022.
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Bermuda: An innovative exchange making a global impact
Published: Dec 2021
Celebrating 50 years in operation this year, the Bermuda Stock Exchange is focused on supporting climate change risk finance, digital asset business, and increasingly decentralised finance, says CEO Greg Wojciechowski.
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Saudi Exchange is focusing on raising awareness on the importance of debt markets for issuers, investors and the wider economy
Published: Nov 2021
The development of debt instruments has increased the depth and liquidity of the Saudi capital market and financial literacy is critical for that market growth to continue. This year, we have chosen to focus our educational campaign on raising awareness on the importance of debt markets for issuers, investors and the wider economy, says Noelle Al Jaweini, Chief of Cash Markets, Saudi Exchange.