World Federation of Stock Exchanges
Candlefocus EditorThe WFE advocates for completing financial markets and encourages their members to promote transparency, integrity and sustainability in the markets. The priority of the organisation is for the fairness and efficacy of the global market. They seek to raise global standards and promote the development of the world’s securities markets by creating an environment of openness, cooperation, and trust.
To meet these goals, the WFE regularly organises webinars, best practice documents, statistical data and market surveys, which provide members with important benchmarks of global performance. They also provide valuable pre- and post-trade services, including electronic trading, trading hours listings, holiday calendars, and stock market indices.
The WFE supports international cooperation on financial market issues, working closely links with international standards developing bodies such as the International Organization of Securities Commissions (Ioseco).They also contribute to events and initiatives hosted by the World Bank, the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, and other international organisations.
On the regional level, the WEF has four regional forums in London, New York, Hong Kong, and Singapore. The regional forums are used to to enhance local exchange member’s knowledge and experience of global markets and best practices, as well as to foster regional collaboration and dialogue on topics germane to that region.
In conclusion, the World Federation of Stock Exchanges serves an important role in the global securities market. Through its regional forums and other initiatives, it plays an active role in promoting the transparency, integrity, and sustainability of the global markets.