Nasdaq's President of North American markets, Tal Cohen and President of European Markets, Bjørn Sibbern discuss their view on the current state of markets in North America and Europe and some of the actions that Nasdaq is taking to ensure that markets keep operating and to support its members and listed companies throughout these unprecedented times.

Timothy Hogben, Chief Operating Officer, ASX takes us through the business continuity plans that the ASX has enacted during the Covid-19 crisis.

We hear from Pakorn Peetathawatchai, President, The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) about the important role of the exchange in fighting Covid-19.

Nandini Sukumar, Chief Executive Officer, The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) introduces our special issue of Focus, which is showcasing the leadership of some of the many dynamic, intelligent and successful women in our industry.

In our special issue of Focus celebrating International Women's Day 2020, Stacey Cunningham, President, New York Stock Exchange, tells us about her career, and the journey she took to get to her current role.

Julie Holzrichter, Chief Operating Officer, CME shares her career journey with us.

Jane Kiarie, Chief Finance Officer, Nairobi Securities Exchange, shares her career journey with us.

Julie Becker, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Luxembourg Stock Exchange, shares her career journey with us in our International Women's Day edition of Focus magazine.

Tinku Gupta, Chief Technology Officer, Singapore Exchange (SGX), gives us an insight into her career development in our special International Women's Day issue.