The WFE's Women Leaders 2026 - Caroline von Linsingen, Head of IPO & Growth Financing, Deutsche Börse

Published: Mar 2026
Analyse setbacks carefully, extract the lessons and return stronger. Growth often occurs precisely when success appears most distant.

CEO Letter

Published: Mar 2026

Welcome to the WFE Women Leaders 2026 edition of Focus. As this important initiative continues to grow, we are proud to celebrate the talented women shaping the future of our industry.

This year’s International Women’s Day theme is “Give to Gain”. We received a remarkable number of nominations from inspirational women redefining leadership across emerging and developed markets. All nominees are exceptional leaders – motivational, insightful, diligent, adaptable, compassionate and driven by determination, resilience and grit.

To those recognised in this year’s list – congratulations! The Selectio...

Trends in commodity derivatives

Published: Mar 2026
Mihaela Croitoru, Statistics Database Manager at the WFE, writes about commodity derivatives.

2026 in Focus: How SIX Is Building a More Connected European Market

Published: Feb 2026
Bjorn Sibbern, CEO of SIX, reviews a year of strategic progress and sets out the group’s priorities for 2026 as it works to build a more connected and interoperable European market.

Cboe in 2025: A Year of Transformation and Progress

Published: Feb 2026
Craig Donohue, Chief Executive Officer of Cboe Global Markets, reflects on his first year at the helm, outlining how Cboe is sharpening its strategic focus, strengthening its core markets, and positioning itself for growth across derivatives, data, and emerging areas such as prediction markets and digital assets.

The Future of U.S. Listed Options: Practical Steps Towards Continuous Trading

Published: Feb 2026
Andrej Bolkovic, Chief Executive Officer of OCC, outlines the practical steps required to support extended and near-continuous trading in U.S. listed options, examining the implications for clearing, risk management, market infrastructure and investor protections as markets move towards longer trading hours.
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