The Ghana Stock Exchange says the ability to navigate investment decisions and manage personal finances is not just a luxury, but a necessity.

Through FMDQ-Next, FMDQ Group is helping shape Nigeria’s future financial leaders.

APIs offer significant long-term benefits, including operational efficiency, enhanced partnerships and new revenue streams through data monetisation.

Dmitry Doronichev, Head of Post Trade at Exactpro, takes an in-depth look at the T+1 transition.

Marwa Elbaz, General Manager, Marketing and Financial Literacy at the Egyptian Exchange, presents its financial education initiatives, with a significant focus on universities and students.

The Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange's new digital trading platform aims to democratise investment opportunities by allowing mobile users to participate easily, fostering greater financial inclusion and economic growth in Tanzania.

Cboe and The Options Institute's innovative curriculum is equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of the finance world.

Dr Kaitao Lin, Senior Financial Economist at the WFE, writes about how readable are market manipulation definitions.

Welcome to the October issue of Focus, where the spotlight turns to financial literacy as World Investor Week approaches.

Many of our 18 articles this month explore education programs for children, students and seasoned investors. Exchanges showcase innovative ideas and games, experimental training programmes and the use of competitions, mobile phones and social media, as well as traditional teaching methods, as they seek to boost financial literacy, inclusivity and economic growth.

We lead on three pieces, by Nasdaq, the Singapore and Saudi exchanges. Nasdaq has an Eastern European theme as i...