ESG

WFE’s Focus special – COP26 - Shanghai Stock Exchange

Published: Nov 2021

As part of our video series on COP26, today we hear from the Shanghai Stock Exchange who provide their views on how China will reduce its carbon emissions by 2030. They discuss the Shanghai Stock Exchange's efforts to address climate change and obtain climate neutrality, and issue a 'call to action' for exchanges to implement the goals of the Paris Agreement by translating them into policies, measures and actions.


 



ESG

WFE’s Focus special – COP26 - Singapore Exchange

Published: Nov 2021

As part of our work around climate, here’s the first video in a series where we have asked our members to discuss their hopes and aspirations for COP26. Today we hear from Singapore Exchange, who tell us about how they plan to become a leading sustainable finance hub, creating products, solutions and ecosystems and ensuring Asia can finance credible transitions. They explain their role in founding the Net-Zero Financial Service Providers Alliance, how they plan to get to net-zero before 2050, and how other market infrastructure providers can get there too.

 
Nandini Sukumar
CEO Letter

CEO Letter – November 2021

Published: Nov 2021

As the world gathers in Glasgow for COP 26, our November issue looks at broader ESG initiatives at market infrastructures around the world. WFE members continue to work tirelessly to promote finance as a force for good and to seek markets-based solutions to many of the issues we are grappling with as a society.

This month, we hear how in Russia, the Moscow Exchange’s online education platform has helped thousands of new retail investors gain the confidence to begin their trading journeys. Maria Kharlashkina, Deputy Head of Strategy, MOEX, tells us more.

In Brazil, a new breed of investor requi...

Christianne Bariquelli
Education

Financial education, an essential tool in the life of Brazilians

Published: Nov 2021
In Brazil, a new breed of investor requires a new type of financial education. Christianne Bariquelli, Education Associate Director at B3, described the initiatives encouraging the next generation to become better savers.
Ashwini Panse & Chris Edmonds
CCPs

The importance of central bank access to collateral deposits

Published: Nov 2021
Central bank account access for collateral deposits helps CCPs safely manage and mitigate investment and commercial custodian-related risks, write Chris Edmonds, Global Head of Clearing & Risk, and Ashwini Panse, Chief Risk Officer, North American Clearing at ICE.
Noelle Al Jaweini
Features

Saudi Exchange is focusing on raising awareness on the importance of debt markets for issuers, investors and the wider economy

Published: Nov 2021
The development of debt instruments has increased the depth and liquidity of the Saudi capital market and financial literacy is critical for that market growth to continue. This year, we have chosen to focus our educational campaign on raising awareness on the importance of debt markets for issuers, investors and the wider economy, says Noelle Al Jaweini, Chief of Cash Markets, Saudi Exchange.
Maria Kharlashkina
Education

Moscow Exchange’s “Journey” teaching investment knowledge from scratch

Published: Nov 2021
The Moscow bourse’s online education platform has helped thousands of new retail investors gain the confidence to begin their trading journeys, writes Maria Kharlashkina, Deputy Head of Strategy, MOEX.
Gina DeRaimo
Interviews

Cboe Global Markets is working with local communities to boost access to financial education and careers

Published: Nov 2021
Cboe Global Markets takes a practical approach to financial education to help reduce barriers to entry. Our summer intern programme and partnerships with community organizations help us reach students who may never have considered a financial career or even investing as a viable opportunity, says Gina DeRaimo, Head of Cboe Options Institute and Business Optimization, Cboe Global Markets.
Barraq Al-Nabulsi & Maher Al-Masri
Education

Education campaigns help Palestine take its place on the world financial stage

Published: Nov 2021
Despite enormous challenges, capital markets in Palestine have thrived in the past year with the help of financial education campaigns, write Barraq Al-Nabulsi, General Director of the Palestine Capital Market Authority, and Maher Al-Masri, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Palestine Exchange.