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Established in 1961, the WFE is the global industry association for exchanges and clearing houses. Headquartered in London, it represents over 200 market infrastructure providers, including standalone CCPs that are not part of exchange groups. Of our members, 36.8% are in Asia-Pacific, 42.6% in EMEA and 20.6% in the Americas. WFE exchanges are home to nearly 45,000 listed companies, and the market capitalisation of these entities is over $82.5 trillion; around $81.8 trillion (EOB) in trading annually passes through the infrastructures WFE members safeguard (at end 2017). Source
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Search ArticlesThe Emerging Market Exchange Opportunity
Click on the button below to register for the webinar. Please note that this is an external link. WFE Webinars are a forum for discussion and exchange of ideas on topics that are relevant to WFE members, fostering interaction with academics and regulators in an environment that facilitates an open and constructive discussion. Event Summary Tue 25 Aug, 17:00 - 18:00 BST Global equity market capitalisation surpassed $151 trillion in 2025, with trading value rising 36.8% year-on-year.
The WFE Launches New Academic Journal for Exchange and Post-Trade Research
PRESS RELEASE The WFE Launches New Academic Journal for Exchange and Post-Trade Research The Journal of Exchanges, Clearing and Settlement (JECS) will provide a forum for research on financial market infrastructure from academics, practitioners and policymakers London, 27 July 2026 – The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the global industry association for exchanges and central counterparties (CCPs), today announced the launch of the Journal of Exchanges, Clearing and Settlement (JECS), a...
WFE Response to the FSB Consultation on Sound Practices for the Responsible Adoption of AI in Financial Services
This response sets out World Federation of Exchanges’ (WFE) views on the Financial Stability Board's consultation on Sound Practices for the Responsible Adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Financial Services. The WFE’s response is broadly supportive of the FSB's proposed sound practices and its principles-based, proportionate approach to responsible AI adoption.
The WFE Calls on ESMA to Address Growth of Bilateral Trading in European Shares
PRESS RELEASE The WFE Calls on ESMA to Address Growth of Bilateral Trading in European Shares London, 2 July 2026 – The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the global industry association for exchange groups and central counterparties (CCPs), today called on the European Securities and Markets Authority's (ESMA) to consider the impact of the growth in bilateral trading on well-functioning markets.
Mythos Beyond the Headlines
Following the recent announcements regarding Anthropic’s Mythos model and the discussion at the WFE’s Cybersecurity working group (GLEX) meeting, we have developed a WFE position paper titled Mythos – Beyond the Headlines. The paper aims to provide a measured and balanced assessment of the recent developments. In particular, it emphasises that announcements regarding Mythos should be approached with appropriate seriousness, rather than undue alarm.
The WFE Publishes Position Paper on Mythos AI Cybersecurity Model
PRESS RELEASE The WFE Publishes Position Paper on Mythos AI Cybersecurity Model London, 1 July 2026 – The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the global industry association for exchange groups and central counterparties (CCPs), has today published a new position paper, Mythos – Beyond the Headlines, examining recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity.
Response to ESMA Call for Evidence on the Structure of European Equity Markets
The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) welcomes the opportunity to respond to ESMA’s Consultation on Market Structure. Market structure might, at first glance, seem like a technical discussion of trading venues and market participants, but it is fundamentally important for effective capital raising and ensuring the best outcomes for end investors.
Response to Call for Input: The Future of Tokenisation – A Joint Vision from the Authorities for UK Wholesale Markets
The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) welcomes the joint call for input by the Financial Conduct Authority and Bank of England. Across our work on crypto-assets and tokenisation, the WFE has consistently advocated for a technology-neutral, outcomes-based approach to regulation grounded in the principle of “same risk, same rules”. Where new products or services replicate the economic functions of regulated activities, they should be subject to equivalent regulatory standards.
WFE Calls on European Commission to Introduce “Report Once, Use Many” Approach to Global Sustainability Reporting
The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) welcomes the European Commission’s ongoing work to simplify and streamline the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft revised ESRS Delegated Act.
The WFE Launches Formal Consultation on Draft Transition Equity Principles
PRESS RELEASE The WFE Launches Formal Consultation on Draft Transition Equity Principles London, 8 June 2026 – The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the global industry association for exchanges and clearing houses, has today launched a formal consultation on its draft WFE Transition Equity Principles.