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The World Federation of Exchanges announces the industry’s priorities for 2025

Published: 23 Jan 2025
The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the global industry group for exchanges and CCPs, today announces the 2025 priorities for the exchange and clearing industry.
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The World Federation of Exchanges calls for greater role for derivatives market

Published: 25 Mar 2025
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The World Federation of Exchanges announces the 11th Ring the bell for Gender Equality initiative

Published: 11 Mar 2025
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The World Federation of Exchanges announces the 2025 WFE Women Leaders List

Published: 07 Mar 2025
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Voluntary Carbon Markets Found to Be Over 10 Times Less Efficient Than Mainstream Markets, WFE Research Reveals

Published: 05 Mar 2025
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WFE FY24 market data: Americas region leading global markets despite lowest level of IPOs worldwide in the last 5 years

Published: 10 Feb 2025
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The World Federation of Exchanges announces the industry’s priorities for 2025

Published: 23 Jan 2025
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