Editor's Pick
Exchanges must play a pivotal role in raising financial awareness
Overcoming the public’s emotional and rational barriers to capital-market investment is vital to raising the standard of financial literacy across society, writes Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Chief Executive Officer Ittai Ben-Zeev. He describes how the Israeli bourse is working to break these barriers down.
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Features
Emerging Markets
Kazakhstan poised to be a centre for fintech startups
Published: Aug 2019
Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) shares its plans about the development and prospects of the fintech industry in Kazakhstan.
Technology
Forecasting the technological future for exchanges and CCPs: disruption, disintermediation, and best practice in data management
Published: Aug 2019
Bruce Weber, Dean, Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics, University of Delaware explores the technological future for exchanges and CCPs by reflecting on his participation in the WFE's Technology Conference held in Umeå, Sweden.
Emerging Markets
China-Japan ETF connectivity: another meaningful step for the opening-up of the China market
Published: Aug 2019
Lisa Yingying Li discusses the China-Japan ETF Connectivity Scheme and its impact on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
ESG
The Nigerian Stock Exchange is leading the fight against cancer in Nigeria
Published: Aug 2019
We learn about the NSE Corporate Challenge, a 5km walk, jog, and run to raise awareness about the early detection, screening and treatment of cancer.
Technology
DLT and blockchain in Malta
Published: Aug 2019
Simon Zammit, Chief Executive Officer, Malta Stock Exchange reflects on the WFE's Technology Conference in Umeå, Sweden.
Technology
Cyber security challenges with emerging technologies in financial services
Published: Aug 2019
Mark Morrison, Senior Vice President and Chief Security Officer, The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC), reflects on the WFE's Technology Conference in Umeå, Sweden.
News & Views
SGX Orb Awards 2019 winners unveiled
Published: Aug 2019
Singapore Exchange reveals the winners of its 2019 Orb Awards, which seeks to recognise excellence in financial news and content.
Technology
Embracing technology to shape the capital markets of the future
Published: Aug 2019
Brad Peterson, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology and Chief Information Officer, Nasdaq, discusses the pivotal role of cloud computing, data and AI for the financial sector.
Technology
Distributed Ledger Technology in practice – Perspectives from ASX
Published: Aug 2019
Dan Chesterman, Chief Information Officer, Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), discusses DLT in practice, providing the ASX viewpoint.