Exchanges Around the World Ring the Bell for Climate as COP31 Gets Under Way

 

PRESS RELEASE

 Exchanges Around the World Ring the Bell for Climate as COP31 Gets Under Way

London, 11 November 2026 – Twenty exchanges around the world are taking part in the World Federation of Exchanges’ (The WFE) annual Ring the Bell for Climate campaign, drawing attention to the role of financial markets in supporting the transition to a more sustainable global economy. 

This year’s campaign coincides with the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), taking place in Antalya, Türkiye, until 20 November. 

Through the initiative, exchanges are demonstrating their commitment to climate action and highlighting the contribution that market infrastructure can make to mobilising capital for a more sustainable future. Alongside ringing their bells for climate, participating exchanges are showcasing their sustainability work through activities including workshops, seminars and other events. 

These initiatives highlight the products and services exchanges offer to support sustainable finance as well as the work they are undertaking within their own organisations. 

The WFE’s November edition of Focus also highlights climate and sustainability initiatives from organisations across the exchange and clearing industry. 

Nandini Sukumar, CEO of the WFE, said: “Financial markets have a role in supporting the investment needed to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable future. Through Ring the Bell for Climate, exchanges are highlighting the work they are doing and the contribution they can make to this effort.” 

Follow the latest updates, photographs and videos from WFE members taking part in Ring the Bell for Climate here and on the WFE LinkedIn feed. 

The exchanges participating in the Ring the Bell for Climate 2026 initiative are: 

• Bolsa de Valores de Caracas 
• Bolsa Latinoamericana de Valores (Latinex) 
• Bolsa Mexicana de Valores 
• Borsa Istanbul 
• Boursa Kuwait 
• FMDQ Group PLC 
• Indonesia Stock Exchange 
• Luxembourg Stock Exchange 
• Moscow Exchange 
• Muscat Stock Exchange 
• Nodal Exchange 
• NZX Limited 
• Qatar Stock Exchange 
• Rwanda Stock Exchange 
• Taipei Exchange 
• Taiwan Stock Exchange 
• The Egyptian Exchange 
• The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. 
• The Stock Exchange of Thailand 
• TMX Group Limited

For more information, please contact:

Oonagh Shiel
Communications Manager
Email: communications@world-exchanges.org

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, 39% are in Asia Pacific, 41% in EMEA and 19% in the Americas region. The WFE’s 74 member CCPs and clearing services collectively ensure that risk takers post some USD 1.4 trillion (equivalent) of resources to back their positions, in the form of initial margin and default fund requirements. WFE exchanges are home to over 41,000 listed companies, and the market capitalization of these entities is over $137 trillion; around $198.5 trillion in trading annually passes through WFE members (at end-2025). 

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 policymakers and regulators in an open, collaborative way, reflecting the central, public role that exchanges and CCPs play in a globally integrated financial system. If you have any further questions, or wish to follow-up on our contribution, the WFE remains at your disposal. ^[1] 

Website: www.world-exchanges.org

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^[1] Our EU Transparency Register number is 973382524675-69

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