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Understanding Margin Model Performance: A Factor-Based Approach to CCP Backtesting
Rama Kumanduri, Managing Director, and Shahrzad Karimi, Director, at The OCC explain how a new factor-based, forward-looking approach to CCP backtesting helps identify the true drivers of margin model failures.
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Understanding Margin Model Performance: A Factor-Based Approach to CCP Backtesting
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CEO Letter March 2025
Published: Mar 2025
Welcome to the WFE Women Leaders 2025 edition of Focus. This year marks the fifth anniversary of this important initiative, and we are proud to celebrate the talented women who are shaping the future of our industry.
This year, we received many nominations from inspirational women who are redefining leadership across emerging and developed markets. All the nominees are exceptional and talented leaders — motivational, insightful, diligent, adaptable, compassionate and driven by determination, resilience and grit.
To the 20 women who made this year’s list — congratulations. The Selection Committ...
General
Exchanges’ growing commitment to Gender Equality
Published: Mar 2025
Dr Kaitao Lin, Senior Financial Economist at the WFE, and Dr Ying Lin, Financial Economist at the WFE, write about exchanges' growing commitment to Gender Equality.
Features
CME Group Outlook for 2025
Published: Feb 2025
Terry Duffy, Chairman and CEO of CME Group, reflects on CME's record growth in 2024 and outlines its goals for 2025.
Education
Toronto Stock Exchange Launches New National Climate Initiative
Published: Feb 2025
Loui Anastasopoulos, CEO, Toronto Stock Exchange and Global Head, Capital Formation, TMX Group, discusses bringing together organisations from across Canada for climate collaboration.
Education
Nasdaq Executive's Experiences on the WFE's Market Infrastructure Certificate Programme
Published: Feb 2025
Jeff Kimsey, Head of Global Data Regulation at Nasdaq, says he was intrigued by new topics in the programme and found it a great opportunity to meet and bond with interesting people from around the globe.
Education
Reflections on the WFE's MIC Programme
Published: Feb 2025
Oluwaseun Owoeye, Senior Vice President, Product and Payment Network Strategy at Citi Bank UK, highlights the payment market infrastructure module and the opportunity to expand an international network.
Features
Boerse Stuttgart Seeks to Build on Its Digital and Crypto Success
Published: Feb 2025
Dr. Martin Wagener, Head of Group Regulatory and Governmental Affairs at Boerse Stuttgart Group, talks about the exciting things coming up in the year ahead, including plans for digital and crypto growth.
Education
Navigating Market Change: Insights from the WFE MIC Programme
Published: Feb 2025
Chihun Kang, Lead Manager at Korea Exchange, describes an enriching experience that bridges theoretical understanding with practical application.
Features
How pTools is Using AI to Shape the Future of Market Information
Published: Feb 2025
Keith Wood and Suraj Pandey, CEO of pTools Software, and Business Development Manager of pTools Software and LEILex explain how the company has integrated AI into its solutions.