Lead with empathy and create an environment where teamwork thrives. A coordinated team can contribute much more by adding up the strength of each person and compensating for each other’s weaknesses.

Engaging, asking questions and investigating are keys to success for every leader and certainly in the investment management industry.

For women aspiring to leadership positions, my advice is to embrace your unique perspective, build a strong network of allies and mentors and be ambitious.

Welcome to the WFE Women Leaders 2025 edition of Focus. This year marks the fifth anniversary of this important initiative, and we are proud to celebrate the talented women who are shaping the future of our industry.

This year, we received many nominations from inspirational women who are redefining leadership across emerging and developed markets. All the nominees are exceptional and talented leaders — motivational, insightful, diligent, adaptable, compassionate and driven by determination, resilience and grit.

To the 20 women who made this year’s list — congratulations. The Selection Committ...

Dr Kaitao Lin, Senior Financial Economist at the WFE, and Dr Ying Lin, Financial Economist at the WFE, write about exchanges' growing commitment to Gender Equality.

Terry Duffy, Chairman and CEO of CME Group, reflects on CME's record growth in 2024 and outlines its goals for 2025.