Vermiculus's Hannes Edvardson looks at how exchanges can improve their trading systems in challenging times.

The pandemic paved the way for more stock market account openings, especially among the working population, so we have beefed up our literacy activities in order to help new investors understand the risks and rewards of the financial instruments they’re getting into, says Ramon S. Monzon, President and CEO, Philippine Stock Exchange.

Investor education is a key component of the overarching goal of investor protection, a goal in which regulatory bodies and financial institutions play a pivotal role, says Niroshan Wijesundere, Head of Marketing, Colombo Stock Exchange.

Financial literacy is critical to the growth of capital markets in Nigeria and the NGX is committed to supporting initiatives that encourage the public to develop sustainable investment habits, says Olumide Bolumole, Divisional Head, Listings Business, Nigerian Exchange Limited.

BMV is leveraging technology to accelerate digital platforms, content and education campaigns to promote financial awareness and investing in financial markets, says Luis René Ramón, Director of Financial Planning, Investor Relations and ESG, and Nalleli Barajas, Deputy Director of ESG, at Bolsa Mexicana de Valores.

One year on, the market reforms to Shenzhen Stock Exchange’s ChiNext Market are fostering the development of diverse and profitable companies critical to the growth of China’s economy, says Sha Yan, President, Shenzhen Stock Exchange.

Blockchain and tokenisation offer limitless possibilities, but a collaborative approach will be necessary if the revolutionary potential of these technologies is to be realised in capital markets, writes Berta Ares, General Manager of BME Inntech.

Adena Friedman, President and CEO, Nasdaq

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.