WFE response to the IOSCO Consultation entitled "Evolution in the Operation, Governance and Business Models of Exchanges: Regulatory Implications and Good Practices"

In our response to the CPMI-IOSCO report on Streamlining variation margin in centrally cleared markets, the WFE supports the standard setters’ efforts to foster market participant preparedness for VM calls. We also commend the approach taken to craft...

The global consensus is growing in favour of regulation for crypto-assets , driven by the growth of over 23,000 cryptocurrencies and daily trade volumes exceeding $275 billion on more than 400 platforms. This rapid expansion in the crypto industry,...

WFE exchanges factsheets are a compilation of the main structural elements observed across markets, including market hours, volatility control mechanisms, and trading rules. The information in the file was last updated in Nov 2023.

The WFE members of the Global Cyber Security Working Group (GLEX) had expressed challenges around securing cyber insurance, and stated that a benchmarking exercise on the topic could prove to be beneficial for the entire membership. It was therefore,...

The WFE welcomes the FSB’s consultative report regarding non-bank financial intermediary Liquidity Preparedness For Margin & Collateral Calls. In our response, we support the standard setters’ efforts to identify causes of inadequate preparedness for...

World Federation of Exchanges response to the CVM with respect to the proposed changes in Resolution 135

The WFE appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Financial Stability Board (FSB) Consultation report on Financial Resources and Tools for Central Counterparty Resolution (the Report), and to share perspectives and feedback on behalf of our membe...

Summary The WFE supports a technology-neutral approach to regulation. Crypto-assets should be subject to the “same activity, same risk, same rules” principle. The prudential framework should promote the trad...

WFE Response: CP23/10 Primary Effectiveness Review: Feedback to DP22/2 and proposed UK equity listing rule reforms.

The WFE has published its annual IOMA Derivatives Report, which shows that overall derivatives contracts traded in 2019 exceeded 32 billion for the first time since the WFE started publishing the report in 2005.

The WFE has expressed its support for all nine of IOSCO's policy recommendations concerning Decentralised Finance. The World Federation of Exchanges highlights the need for accurate categorisation of DeFi products and services, emphasizing that many...