Editor's Pick
Derivatives & Society: Governing Risk in the Post-Pandemic Era
WFE Chairman Urs Rüegsegger highlighted the challenges that lie ahead for derivatives markets In his keynote address at the recent Clearing & Derivatives Conference.
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Monthly Insights
Q1 2019 Market Update
Published: Apr 2019
In this article we examine trends in equity, exchange trade products (ETPs) and derivatives markets in Q1 2019.
CEO Letter
CEO Letter - April 2019
Published: Apr 2019
Dear Colleagues,
Welcome to the April issue of Focus, a bumper edition with the latest news and updates from the WFE.
We kicked off April with the 36th IOMA: WFE’s Clearing & Derivatives Conference 2019 in Mumbai (2-4 April), and enjoyed three lively days of networking, debate and discussion. We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our gracious hosts National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) who welcomed us so warmly. Not only did delegates take away valuable insights following the various panels, fireside chats and debates, but the cultural programme also allowed us a g...
News & Views
Institutional investors seek greater returns through options-based strategies
Published: Apr 2019
As institutional investors continue to seek ways to improve their investment returns, many have moved from core equity and fixed income strategies to more esoteric classes, such as alternative assets, writes Jon Cherry, Global Head of Options, Northern Trust, Capital Markets.
News & Views
The WFE publishes annual Sustainability Survey
Published: Apr 2019
The WFE published the results of its fifth annual Sustainability Survey for the 2018 calendar year.
News & Views
An in-depth look at Horasis: The Global Visions Community
Published: Apr 2019
Dr Frank-Jürgen Richter, Founder and Chairman, Horasis: The Global Visions Community writes about the Horasis mission, its global meetings, and why dignity has been such an important theme for the organisation in recent months.
Technology
Stock Exchange of Thailand ready for Digital Transformation
Published: Apr 2019
Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is ready for digital transformation.
News & Views
The WFE publishes Annual IOMA Derivatives Report 2018
Published: Apr 2019
The WFE published its annual IOMA Derivatives Report.
News & Views
The WFE responds to FCA’s Guidance on Cryptoassets
Published: Apr 2019
The WFE has responded to the FCA's Guidance on Cryptoassets.
News & Views
The WFE & Oliver Wyman launch ‘The Future of Clearing’ report
Published: Apr 2019
The WFE has published a joint report, entitled The Future of Clearing, with Oliver Wyman examining the post-crisis developments that have shaped the current clearing landscape, along with forward-looking recommendations on how to build the CCP of the future.