Editor's Pick
The WFE publishes second report on factors that drive international investor participation in emerging markets
The WFE has published a report - from the investor viewpoint - that seeks to understand what encourages or discourages international investor participation in emerging markets.
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Editors Pick
The WFE publishes second report on factors that drive international investor participation in emerging markets
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News & Views
Blockchain regulation comes into focus
Published: Mar 2017
We hear from four financial industry executives about the top regulatory issues related to new technologies, such as distributed ledger technology (DLT), and how to navigate these unchartered waters.
News & Views
WFE gives talks at two prestigious academic departments
Published: Mar 2017
In March 2017, Dr Stefano Alderighi, Senior Economist at the WFE, gave talks at two prestigious academic departments.
CCPs
WFE responds to FSB’s document on CCP Resolution & Resolution Planning
Published: Mar 2017
On 13 March 2017, the WFE responded to a consultative document from the Financial Stability Board ("FSB") related to CCP Resolution & Resolution Planning.
Emerging Markets
Doing business in the Arab region: Market structure, challenges, opportunities
Published: Feb 2017
Dr Fadi Khalaf, Secretary General, Arab Federation of Exchanges (AFE) gives us an overview of the Arab region.
News & Views
More than 40 global ‘Ring the Bell for Gender Equality’ events to take place in March 2017
Published: Feb 2017
43 stock exchanges around the world will ‘Ring the Bell for Gender Equality’ between 6-10 March 2017, coordinating with International Women’s Day 2017 on Wednesday 8 March 2017.
News & Views
Just one month until Global Money Week 2017!
Published: Feb 2017
Kimberly DeRose, Network Manager, Child & Youth Finance International counts down towards Global Money Week 2017, which launches on 27 March.
News & Views
WFE publishes 2016 Market Highlights
Published: Feb 2017
On 10 February 2017, the WFE published its 2016 Market Highlights.
Sustainability
WFE responds to FSB’s Task Force On Climate-Related Financial Disclosures Report Consultation
Published: Feb 2017
On 13 February, the WFE submitted its response to the Financial Stability Board’s Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures Report Consultation.
News & Views
WFE publishes report into SME financing & equity markets
Published: Feb 2017
On 22 February, the WFE published a report into exchanged-based financing of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), aimed at identifying globally-consistent barriers and opportunities for enhancing SME access to equity finance.