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
News & Views
The importance of Investor Relations
Published: Jun 2019
Khalifa Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, Chief Executive Officer, Bahrain Bourse, showcases the value of good Investor Relations.
ESG
The WFE responds to IOSCO's Sustainable Finance Network
Published: Jun 2019
The World Federation of Exchanges responded to the International Organization of Securities Commissions’ (IOSCO) Sustainable Finance Network (SFN) survey.
Emerging Markets
Capital formation in support of innovation: meeting SMEs’ demand for life-cycle financing
Published: Jun 2019
In May 2019, SZSE celebrated the 15th anniversary of its SME Board and as part of this milestone, Dr. Jibao He, Head of Research Institute at SZSE, explores the exchange's provisions for SME financing.
Emerging Markets
Thailand-China capital market cooperation
Published: Jun 2019
Dr. Pakorn Peetathawatchai, President, The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), discusses the importance of the renewed MoU between SET and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.
Technology
Cyber risks: the threats of the New Frontier
Published: Jun 2019
Jason Harrell, Head of Business and Government Cybersecurity Partnerships, DTCC, explores the global problem of cyber security.
ESG
Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility at The Nigerian Stock Exchange
Published: Jun 2019
Olumide Orojimi, Head, Corporate Communications, The Nigerian Stock Exchange, discusses the importance of Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility for the exchange.
News & Views
The WFE's statement on promoting financial stability and growth through international regulatory coherence
Published: Jun 2019
The WFE published a statement entitled ‘Financial Stability through International Regulatory Coherence’, which discusses cross-border fragmentation arising from unjustified dissonance between jurisdictions’ financial services regimes.
News & Views
Countdown begins to the WFE's Technology Conference 2019
Published: Jun 2019
The WFE will be co-hosting its bi-annual global technology conference at Umeå University in Sweden from 30 June to 2 July 2019.
News & Views
Q&A with Anne-Marie Beckmann, Director, Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation
Published: Jun 2019
The Art Collection Deutsche Börse, a renowned collection of contemporary photography, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Anne-Marie Beckmann, Director, Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation takes us through the exciting celebrations taking place to commemorate this important millstone.