The World Federation of Exchanges (“WFE”), the global industry group for exchanges and CCPs, is holding its fifth annual Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy event, to promote awareness of the role and importance of investor education and protection.
A global network of exchanges around the world are coming together to demonstrate their support for this cause. Many exchanges are holding virtual bell ringing ceremonies, workshops and events this week to drive awareness of the importance of financial literacy in enabling the development of an inclusive market infrastructure and the opportunities that brings.
The WFE’s annual campaign supports International Organization of Securities Commissions’ (“IOSCO”) World Investor Week (WIW) which seeks to raise awareness about the importance of investor education and protection. This year the WIW programme, running from 7th - 13th October, is focused on three main themes: technology and digital finance, crypto assets and sustainable finance.
The WFE’s monthly Focus Magazine for October is a Special Edition which shines a light on financial literacy initiatives around the world.
Nandini Sukumar, CEO of the WFE commented, “As we mark our fifth year of partnering with IOSCO for World Investor Week, our members are reaffirming their commitment to placing investor protection at the heart of their operations. In today’s rapidly evolving markets, safeguarding investors is the foundation of a fair and resilient financial system. By empowering individuals with the knowledge and tools they need to understand the market infrastructure they are trading on, we are building a stronger, more inclusive future for all market participants.”
You can find the latest articles, photos and videos from WFE members ringing the bell here.
The exchanges participating in the Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy 2024 initiative are:
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX)
Amman Stock Exchange
Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX)
Australian Securities Exchange
B3 - a bolsa do Brasil
Bahrain Bourse
Baku Stock Exchange
BEE4
Belgrade Stock Exchange
Bermuda Stock Exchange
BME
Bolsa Institucional de Valores | BIVA
Bolsa Latinoamericana de Valores (Latinex)
Bolsa Mexicana De Valores
Borsa İstanbul
Botswana Stock Exchange
Boursa Kuwait
Bourse Regionale Des Valeurs Mobilieres (BRVM)
Bursa Malaysia
Cboe Global Markets
Chittagong Stock Exchange PLC (CSE)
Colombo Stock Exchange
CSE - Canadian Securities Exchange
Dar Es Salaam Stock Exchange
Euronext
FMDQ Group PLC
Ghana Stock Exchange
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX)
Indonesia Stock Exchange
Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Kazakhstan Stock Exchange JSC
Ljubljana Stock Exchange
Luxembourg Stock Exchange
Macedonian Stock Exchange
Malta Stock Exchange plc
Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India Limited
MIAX
Muscat Stock Exchange
Nasdaq Helsinki
Nasdaq Iceland
Nasdaq Vilnius
Nigerian Exchange Group
nuam (Chile Colombia and Peru Exchanges)
NZX
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange
Pakistan Stock Exchange
Palestine Exchange
Qatar Stock Exchange
Saudi Tadawul Group
Shanghai Futures Exchange
Shanghai Stock Exchange
Singapore Exchange
Somali Stock Exchange
Taipei Exchange
Taiwan Stock Exchange
The Egyptian Exchange
The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc.
The Stock Exchange of Thailand
Tunis Stock Exchange
Warsaw Stock Exchange