Mohamed Farid Saleh
Emerging Markets

On circuit breakers, price limits, volatility curbing: truth or myth?

Published: Jun 2020
Mohamed Farid Saleh, PhD, Executive Chairman, The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) President, The Arab Federation of Exchanges (AFE)
Nandini Sukumar
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
Nandini Sukumar
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
Joe Portelli
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
Javier Hernani
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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Dr Leila Fourie
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