CEO Letter
CEO Letter - March 2019
Published: Mar 2019
Dear Colleagues,
Welcome to the March issue of Focus.
This month we are pleased to profile Mohamed Farid Saleh, Executive Chairman of The Egyptian Exchange (EGX), who shares his views on the key global trends that will have an impact on the financial infrastructure market in 2019. He also reveals the strategic priorities that will underpin EGX’s operations over the coming months, and outlines the exchange’s strong focus on Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) issues.
This month's issue also features two fascinating contributions on the importance of sustainability. Andrey Brag...
Interviews
2019 Viewpoints: Mohamed Farid Saleh, Executive Chairman, The Egyptian Exchange
Published: Mar 2019
Mohamed Farid Saleh, Executive Chairman, The Egyptian Exchange, gives us his perspectives on the big topics to impact the market infrastructure industry in the coming weeks.
News & Views
The WFE responds to FSB's consultation on SME financing
Published: Mar 2019
The WFE responded to the Financial Stability Board’s (FSB) consultation on the effects of financial regulatory reforms on the provision of financing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Monthly Insights
Recent IPO regional trends
Published: Mar 2019
Dr. Stefano Alderighi, Senior Economist - Researcher at the WFE writes about recent IPO regional trends.
ESG
ESG moves to top of the agenda in Moscow
Published: Mar 2019
Andrey Braginskiy, Managing Director of Communications, Moscow Exchange (MOEX), explains the importance of ESG.
ESG
Increasing the visibility of green investment choices
Published: Mar 2019
Geir Harald Aase, Communications Manager, Oslo Børs ASA, explains the role and significance of green bonds in Norway.
Emerging Markets
The WFE hosts Emerging Markets Forum for industry stakeholders
Published: Mar 2019
On Thursday 14 March 2019, the WFE held its first Emerging Markets forum in London to explore the factors that attract international investors to emerging markets.
CCPs
The WFE responds to US agencies on proposed standardised approach for calculating the exposure amount of derivative contracts
Published: Mar 2019
The WFE has responded to three US federal banking agencies on a proposed rule to update their standards for how firms measure counterparty credit risk posed by derivative contracts.
ESG
Ring the Bell for Gender Equality 2019
Published: Mar 2019
Many WFE members participated in 'Ring the Bell for Gender Equality' to celebrate International Women's Day 2019.