As the world gathers in Glasgow for COP 26, our November issue looks at broader ESG initiatives at market infrastructures around the world. WFE members continue to work tirelessly to promote finance as a force for good and to seek markets-based solutions to many of the issues we are grappling with as a society.

This month, we hear how in Russia, the Moscow Exchange’s online education platform has helped thousands of new retail investors gain the confidence to begin their trading journeys. Maria Kharlashkina, Deputy Head of Strategy, MOEX, tells us more.

In Brazil, a new breed of investor requi...

In Brazil, a new breed of investor requires a new type of financial education. Christianne Bariquelli, Education Associate Director at B3, described the initiatives encouraging the next generation to become better savers.

Central bank account access for collateral deposits helps CCPs safely manage and mitigate investment and commercial custodian-related risks, write Chris Edmonds, Global Head of Clearing & Risk, and Ashwini Panse, Chief Risk Officer, North American Clearing at ICE.

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.

The Moscow bourse’s online education platform has helped thousands of new retail investors gain the confidence to begin their trading journeys, writes Maria Kharlashkina, Deputy Head of Strategy, MOEX.

Cboe Global Markets takes a practical approach to financial education to help reduce barriers to entry. Our summer intern programme and partnerships with community organizations help us reach students who may never have considered a financial career or even investing as a viable opportunity, says Gina DeRaimo, Head of Cboe Options Institute and Business Optimization, Cboe Global Markets.

Despite enormous challenges, capital markets in Palestine have thrived in the past year with the help of financial education campaigns, write Barraq Al-Nabulsi, General Director of the Palestine Capital Market Authority, and Maher Al-Masri, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Palestine Exchange.

The public health crisis has spurred us to turn our financial literacy programme into an online, interactive, multi-platform experience, to give both potential investors and professionals the tools and knowledge they need to make informed decisions, says José Antonio Martínez, Chief Executive Officer, Santiago Exchange.

In Tanzania, under-represented communities are being empowered with the knowledge to build their own financial futures, thanks to initiatives run by Dar es Salaam Stock Exchanges, writes Ibrahim Mshindo, Director, Business Development.