News & Views
WFE issues industry guidance on non-default losses in central clearing
Published: Jun 2020
Nandini Sukumar,
Chief Executive Officer,
The World Federation of Exchanges
News & Views
WFE publishes update on industry cyber efforts during the pandemic
Published: May 2020
The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) has published a report detailing measures the industry has taken to adapt and enhance existing cyber resilience tools during the pandemic.
Monthly Insights
Showcasing successful bond markets
Published: May 2020
Dr Stefano Alderighi, Senior Economist Researcher at WFE, writes about successful bond markets
News & Views
Malta Stock Exchange outlines measures in response to Covid-19
Published: May 2020
Joe Portelli, Chairman, Malta Stock Exchange outlines the steps taken to support staff and exchange members when Covid-19 struck Malta
Features
An introduction to tokenization by ConsenSys
Published: May 2020
ConsenSys gives us an introduction to the tokenization of financial assets
News & Views
The exchange industry, a beacon of transparency in uncertain times
Published: May 2020
Javier Hernani, CEO, BME gives his views on how the exchange industry can be a beacon of transparency in uncertain times.
CEO Letter
CEO Letter - May 2020
Published: May 2020
Dear Colleagues
Welcome to the May issue of Focus.
This month we turn over the magazine to the outstanding work our member exchanges and CCPs are doing in the fight against Covid-19, from extending a hand of support to members to helping local communities cope during the pandemic.
Last month we focused on some of the measures our members were taking to ensure resilient and robust markets during a time of volatility and from this we move naturally to the work our members are doing to support the real economy.
We are proud to feature contributions from seven members:
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ESG
JSE finds new ways forward during South Africa’s greatest challenge
Published: May 2020
Dr Leila Fourie, CEO, Johannesburg Stock Exchange discusses how Covid-19 presents an opportunity to help the underprivileged in our societies
Interviews
Distributed ledger technology and accelerated settlement
Published: May 2020
Mike McClain, Managing Director and General Manager of Equity Clearing and DTC Settlement Services, DTCC speaks about distributed ledger technology’s impact on accelerated settlement for the US equities market