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A Commitment to Inclusive Finance Starts with Education
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Technology
The WFE takes part in International Conference on Emerging Perspectives on FinTech
Published: Dec 2018
The WFE recently participated in an International Conference on Emerging Perspectives on FinTech, hosted by the National Institute of Financial Management, in New Delhi, India.
Emerging Markets
SEM lists first Pan-African Sovereign Bond ETF
Published: Nov 2018
On 18 September 2018, the Stock Exchange of Mauritius (SEM) listed the first Pan-African Sovereign Bond Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) - the African Domestic Bond Fund (ADBF).
Emerging Markets
NSE hosts 'Digitisation, Disruption & Financial Inclusion' workshop
Published: Nov 2018
On Friday 19 October, the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) organised the 3rd edition of its Market Data Workshop in Lagos. The workshop brought together more than 500 attendees, and 28 speakers and panel discussants, for discussions on the theme of 'Digitisation, Disruption & Financial Inclusion.'
ESG
SET raises the bar for corporate sustainability disclosure practices
Published: Nov 2018
Pakorn Peetathawatchai, President, The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) writes about how the exchange is leading the way in encouraging its companies to adopt sustainable practices and sustainability reporting.
Emerging Markets
The WFE signs MOU with ASEA
Published: Nov 2018
The WFE has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA), aimed at supporting the development of the wider African capital market.
ESG
Making finance work for humanity
Published: Nov 2018
Karim Hajji, CEO, Bourse de Casablanca writes about the exchange's commitment to promoting sustainable finance.
Emerging Markets
KASE holds Kazakhstan Stock Exchange Forum
Published: Nov 2018
On 16 November 2018, Kazakhstan Stock Exchange JSC (KASE) organised the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange Forum entitled ‘The Role of stock exchanges in the economy's sustainable development’.
News & Views
The state of implementation of MiFID II and preparing for Brexit
Published: Oct 2018
Steven Maijoor, Chair, European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) opened the 2018 WFE Annual Meeting in Athens with this key note speech.
News & Views
Protecting transparency and liquidity in uncertain times
Published: Oct 2018
Following his participation in the 'renewal, rebuilding and rebirth of economies' panel at the recent 58th WFE GA&AM in Athens, Jan Boomaars, CEO, Optiver, writes about the dramatic increase of systematic internalisation and strict capital requirements that are creating an environment that threatens efficient markets in Europe.