Exchanges across the globe Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy

 

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Exchanges across the globe Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy

 

London, 6 October 2025 - The World Federation of Exchanges (“WFE”), the global industry group for exchange groups and CCPs, is holding its sixth annual Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy event, shining a light on the critical role of investor education and protection.

This week exchange groups around the world are coming together to demonstrate their support for this cause. They are holding bell ringing ceremonies, workshops and events to raise awareness of how financial literacy underpins inclusive and resilient markets.

The WFE’s annual campaign supports International Organization of Securities Commissions’ (“IOSCO”) World Investor Week (WIW). This year the WIW programme, running from 6th - 12th October, is focused on three main themes: technology and digital finance, fraud and scam prevention.

The WFE’s monthly Focus Magazine for October is a Special Edition which highlights Financial Literacy initiatives around the world.

Nandini Sukumar, CEO of the WFE commented, “As new markets emerge and more retail investors participate in trading, financial literacy and investor protection have never been more vital. Financial literacy forms the backbone of resilient markets - equipping individuals to make informed decisions that safeguard their interests and build trust and confidence across the financial system. Exchanges and clearing houses around the world are demonstrating their continued commitment to this area recognising its important place in sustaining resilient markets.”

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 2025 initiative are:

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX)

Amman Stock Exchange

Astana International Exchange

Australian Securities Exchange

B3 - Brazil Stock Exchange

Baku Stock Exchange

BEE4

Bermuda Stock Exchange

BME Exchange

Boerse Stuttgart Group

Bolsa de Valores de Cabo Verde

Bolsa Institucional de Valores BIVA

Bolsa Latinoamericana de Valores (Latinex)

Bolsa Mexicana de Valores

Bombay Stock Exchange

Borsa Istanbul

Botswana Stock Exchange

Boursa Kuwait

Bulgarian Stock Exchange

Bursa Malaysia Bhd

Canadian Securities Exchange

Cboe Global Markets

Chittagong Stock Exchange

Dhaka Stock Exchange PLC.

FMDQ Group PLC

Ghana Stock Exchange

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited

Johannesburg Stock Exchange Limited

Kazakhstan Stock Exchange

Ljubljana Stock Exchange

Luxembourg Stock Exchange

Macedonian Stock Exchange

Malta Stock Exchange

MIAX

Muscat Stock Exchange

Nairobi Securities Exchange

Nasdaq Helsinki

Nasdaq Iceland

National Stock Exchange of India Limited

Nigerian Exchange Limited

Palestine Exchange

Qatar Stock Exchange

Singapore Exchange

SIX Group

Somali Stock Exchange

South Pacific Stock Exchange

Taipei Exchange

Taiwan Stock Exchange

The Egyptian Exchange

The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc.

The Stock Exchange of Thailand

Tunis Stock Exchange

Wiener Börse AG

For more information, please contact:

Cally Billimore

Communications Manager

[email protected]

+44 7391 204 007

About the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE):

Established in 1961, the WFE is the global industry association for exchanges and clearing houses. Headquartered in London, it represents the providers of over 250 pieces of market infrastructure, including standalone CCPs that are not part of exchange groups. Of our members, 37% are in Asia Pacific, 43% in EMEA and 20% in the Americas region. The WFE’s 87 member CCPs and clearing services collectively ensure that risk takers post some USD 1.1 trillion (equivalent) of resources to back their positions, in the form of initial margin and default fund requirements. The exchanges covered by WFE data are home to over 49,054 listed companies, and the market capitalization of these entities is over USD116.58tr; around USD155tr in trading annually passes through WFE members (at end-2024).

The WFE is the definitive source for exchange-traded statistics and publishes over 350 market data indicators. Its free statistics database stretches back 50 years and provides information and insight into developments on global exchanges. The WFE works with standard-setters, policy makers, regulators and government organisations around the world to support and promote the development of fair, transparent, stable and efficient markets. The WFE shares regulatory authorities’ goals of ensuring the safety and soundness of the global financial system.

With extensive experience of developing and enforcing high standards of conduct, the WFE and its members support an orderly, secure, fair and transparent environment for investors; for companies that raise capital; and for all who deal with financial risk. We seek outcomes that maximise the common good, consumer confidence and economic growth. And we engage with policy makers and regulators in an open, collaborative way, reflecting the central, public role that exchanges and CCPs play in a globally integrated financial system.

Website: www.world-exchanges.org

Twitter: @TheWFE

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