Editor's Pick
A CCP’s skin-in-the-game: Is there a trade-off?
Ron Berndsen, Professor of Financial Market Infrastructures at Tilburg University, chair of the Risk Committees of LCH Ltd and LCH SA, and editor-in-chief of the Journal of Financial Market Infrastructures
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Technology
Q&A with Jennifer Peve, Managing Director & Head of Solutions Business Development & Co-Head of the Office of Fintech Strategy, DTCC
Published: Dec 2018
Earlier this year, DTCC’s Office of Fintech Strategy commissioned a research project to better understand the performance and scalability of distributed ledger technology (DLT). Jennifer Peve, Managing Director & Head of Solutions Business Development & Co-Head of the Office of Fintech Strategy from DTCC discusses the results of the study.
Technology
The WFE takes part in International Conference on Emerging Perspectives on FinTech
Published: Dec 2018
The WFE recently participated in an International Conference on Emerging Perspectives on FinTech, hosted by the National Institute of Financial Management, in New Delhi, India.
Interviews
Q&A with Zhengqiang Li, Chairman, Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE)
Published: Nov 2018
We feature a Q&A with Zhengqiang Li, Chairman, DCE who outlines the key strategic initiatives underway at the exchange, and explains why membership of the WFE is so important.
Interviews
Interview with Alina Aldambergen, Chairman of Management Board, Kazakhstan Stock Exchange JSC (KASE)
Published: Nov 2018
We feature a Q&A with Alina Aldambergen, Chairman of Management Board, Kazakhstan Stock Exchange JSC (KASE). This year marks the 25th anniversary of the launch of the exchange, and Alina traces its roots from national foreign exchange market to its role today as a universal exchange.
Emerging Markets
SEM lists first Pan-African Sovereign Bond ETF
Published: Nov 2018
On 18 September 2018, the Stock Exchange of Mauritius (SEM) listed the first Pan-African Sovereign Bond Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) - the African Domestic Bond Fund (ADBF).
CEO Letter
CEO Letter - November
Published: Nov 2018
Dear Colleagues
Welcome to the November issue of Focus.
This week the WFE signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA), aimed at supporting the development of the wider African capital market. We are delighted to announce this ground-breaking collaboration with ASEA because whilst the WFE’s market development mandate has always been a key pillar of the federation, this agreement crystallises our vision to support members in specific regions with targeted activity. We look forward to engaging more deeply on the topics that matter to...
Emerging Markets
NSE hosts 'Digitisation, Disruption & Financial Inclusion' workshop
Published: Nov 2018
On Friday 19 October, the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) organised the 3rd edition of its Market Data Workshop in Lagos. The workshop brought together more than 500 attendees, and 28 speakers and panel discussants, for discussions on the theme of 'Digitisation, Disruption & Financial Inclusion.'
ESG
SET raises the bar for corporate sustainability disclosure practices
Published: Nov 2018
Pakorn Peetathawatchai, President, The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) writes about how the exchange is leading the way in encouraging its companies to adopt sustainable practices and sustainability reporting.
Emerging Markets
The WFE signs MOU with ASEA
Published: Nov 2018
The WFE has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA), aimed at supporting the development of the wider African capital market.