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News & Views

SGX Orb Awards winners share their thoughts with Focus

Published: Sep 2019
We hear from the recent winners of the SGX Orb Awards 2019.
News & Views

Looking ahead to the WFE's 59th General Assembly & Annual Meeting in Singapore

Published: Sep 2019
The WFE will hold its 59th General Assembly & Annual Meeting in Singapore, hosted by Singapore Exchange (SGX).
Regulation

The WFE proposes improvements to CFTC’s non-US CCP supervision proposals

Published: Sep 2019
The WFE has proposed improvements to CFTC’s non-US CCP supervision proposals.
Professor Alexander Van de Putte
ESG

Promoting sustainable business growth in the fourth industrial revolution

Published: Sep 2019
Professor Alexander Van de Putte, Chief Strategy Officer Chairman of the AIFC Academic Council, Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), discusses the role of sustainability in Kazakhstan.
Laura Navaratnam
Technology

Emerging technology & emerging risk - Regulatory approaches to new technologies

Published: Aug 2019
Laura Navaratnam, Manager, Innovation Hub, Financial Conduct Authority, discusses the role of innovation, and diversity, in regulation.
Public Communication Department
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.
Bruce Weber
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.
Lisa Yingying Li
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.
Olumide Orojimi
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.