Features
Technology
Why governance is the next big thing for DLT’s growth
Published: Sep 2019
Rob Palatnick, Chief Technology Architect, The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), discusses the role of governance in the growth of DLT.
ESG
Empowering investors: investor education practices at Shenzhen Stock Exchange
Published: Sep 2019
Dr. Liangping Xu, Director of Investor Education Center, Shenzhen Stock Exchange, discusses SZSE's financial literacy and investor education programmes.
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.
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.
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.
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.