A fair assessment of the implementation of the MiFID II framework will conclude that we did not manage to accomplish all the objectives we had envisioned. The objective of MiFID II was to turn on the light in financial markets and by doing so increase overall market transparency and efficiency. Unfortunately, this goal has at best been only partially achieved, writes Markus Ferber, MEP.

Blockchain and tokenisation offer limitless possibilities, but a collaborative approach will be necessary if the revolutionary potential of these technologies is to be realised in capital markets, writes Berta Ares, General Manager of BME Inntech.

The rapid expansion of the Luxembourg Green Exchange has exceeded all expectations, illustrating the crucial role finance has to play in meeting global challenges, writes CEO Julie Becker.

Eng. Khalid Al-Hussan, CEO, Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) shares his perspectives on the challenges of leadership in this month’s Focus Q&A.

As the world strives to marshal its forces in the fight against climate change, Singapore is stepping up its efforts to become a key global centre for green finance, writes Michael Syn, Head of Equities at Singapore Exchange.

The World Federation of Exchanges Paper Analyses who Benefits from Exchange Data

Mihaela Croitoru, Statistics Database Manager at the WFE, writes about market capitalisation

Developing market-friendly products that meet genuine sustainability standards is an immense and complex task, but progress is being made, says Adrian Farnham, CEO of LME Clear.

Robert Steigerwald, Senior Policy Advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, examines the salient issues in default management, recovery, and resolution in CCPs.