Issue 31: August 2019
Editor's Pick
AI does not happen to us: we make it happen, we are responsible
Published: Aug 2019
Virginia Dignum, Professor of Social and Ethical Artificial Intelligence, Umeå University, shares her thoughts on how humans are responsible for the impact AI will have on society and individuals.
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Technology
Emerging technology & emerging risk - Regulatory approaches to new technologies
Published: Aug 2019
Laura Navaratnam, Manager, Innovation Hub, Financial Conduct Authority, discusses the role of innovation, and diversity, in regulation.
Technology
Forecasting the technological future for exchanges and CCPs: disruption, disintermediation, and best practice in data management
Published: Aug 2019
Bruce Weber, Dean, Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics, University of Delaware explores the technological future for exchanges and CCPs by reflecting on his participation in the WFE's Technology Conference held in Umeå, Sweden.
Emerging Markets
China-Japan ETF connectivity: another meaningful step for the opening-up of the China market
Published: Aug 2019
Lisa Yingying Li discusses the China-Japan ETF Connectivity Scheme and its impact on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
ESG
The Nigerian Stock Exchange is leading the fight against cancer in Nigeria
Published: Aug 2019
We learn about the NSE Corporate Challenge, a 5km walk, jog, and run to raise awareness about the early detection, screening and treatment of cancer.
News & Views
SGX Orb Awards 2019 winners unveiled
Published: Aug 2019
Singapore Exchange reveals the winners of its 2019 Orb Awards, which seeks to recognise excellence in financial news and content.
ESG
WFE members invited to 'Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy' as part of World Investor Week
Published: Aug 2019
The WFE invites its members to participate in the ‘Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy’ initiative during World Investor Week 2019.
News & Views
Santiago Exchange launches new brand look & feel
Published: Aug 2019
Santiago Exchange has launched its new brand look and feel, which reinforces its strategy and corporate values, as a technological, innovative, transparent, reliable and sustainable company.
Technology
Among enthusiasts and sceptics: cryptocurrency, blockchain and AI
Published: Aug 2019
Tomas Blomquist, Professor in Business Administration, Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics, gives his perspectives on the WFE's Technology Conference, held in Umeå , Sweden.
News & Views
Tunis Stock Exchange celebrates 50 years
Published: Aug 2019
Lofti Khezami, Chief Communication Officer, Tunis Stock Exchange celebrates its 50 year anniversary with an overview of the exchange's key milestones.
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