The World Federation of Exchanges to convene WFEClear 2026 in Toronto

 

PRESS RELEASE

The World Federation of Exchanges to convene WFEClear 2026 in Toronto

London, 7 April 2026 – The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the global industry group for exchanges and CCPs, today looks ahead to WFEClear 2026, its annual clearing and derivatives conference. 

The WFE is looking forward to welcoming delegates from across the global market infrastructure community to Toronto from 21–23 April 2026. Hosted by TMX Group, the conference will bring together senior leaders from exchanges, central counterparties, regulators, and academia to discuss the key issues shaping clearing and derivatives markets. 

The programme will showcase original research alongside industry perspectives, reflecting the WFE’s continued focus on evidence-based policy and market development. It builds on strong engagement with the call for papers, which invited theoretical, empirical, and policy research relevant to clearing and derivatives markets. 

John McKenzie, Chief Executive Officer of TMX Group and Chair of the WFE, said: "We are proud to host WFEClear 2026 in Toronto and look forward to welcoming participants from across the global market infrastructure community to our great city. This event provides an important opportunity to bring a range of stakeholders from across this vital ecosystem together to exchange ideas, strengthen collaboration and advance the evolution of world markets.” 

Nandini Sukumar, Chief Executive Officer of the WFE, said: “WFEClear is a unique forum that brings together policymakers, market infrastructures, and academics to examine the issues shaping clearing and derivatives markets. We look forward to welcoming delegates and to facilitating open dialogue grounded in robust analysis and global perspectives.” 

WFEClear forms a key part of the WFE’s research and policy agenda, supporting informed debate on the opportunities and challenges facing central clearing. By bringing together industry expertise and academic insight, the conference contributes to the development of fair, transparent, and resilient global markets. 

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, 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 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

Twitter: @TheWFE

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

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