Regulatory Affairs

Regulation can make the difference between markets that inspire confidence and markets that don’t. The WFE champions effective rules for the modern, global economy and its future growth.

Our unique perspective comes from uniting authorised exchanges and central counterparties (CCPs) worldwide. With extensive experience of developing and enforcing high standards, WFE members support an orderly, secure, fair and transparent environment for investors; for companies that raise capital; and for all who face risk. 

The WFE updates members on legislative developments. We analyse evidence, encourage debate and seek outcomes that maximise the common good. We also engage with major policymakers in an open, collaborative way, reflecting the central, public role that exchanges and CCPs perform in an internationally integrated financial system.

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Blockchain Mining Power and Market Quality in Cryptocurrency Trading

Published: 31 Oct 2023
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WFE asks IOSCO to highlight the value that exchanges can bring to VCMs

Published: 29 Feb 2024
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WFE Response: CFTC’s Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Investment of Customer Funds by FCMs and DCOs

Published: 16 Jan 2024
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World Federation of Exchanges Responds to SEC's Consultation on Volume-Based Pricing for NMS Stocks

Published: 12 Jan 2024
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WFE Best Practice document on Emerging Risk Management

Published: 22 Dec 2023
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WFE response to FRB - capital rules for large banks

Published: 21 Dec 2023
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CCPs, Clearing, News, News & Views, Regulation, Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, WFE News

WFE: CCP Governance Practices

Published: 15 Dec 2023
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Response to the ESMA Call for Evidence on Shortening The Settlement Cycle in Europe

Published: 14 Dec 2023
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The Importance of Exchange Governance to Financial Markets

Published: 14 Dec 2023
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WFE expresses support for IAASB’s efforts in creating ISSA 5000 

Published: 01 Dec 2023
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Response: FSB Financial Resources & Tools for CCP Resolution

Published: 20 Nov 2023
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Blockchain Mining Power and Market Quality in Cryptocurrency Trading

Published: 31 Oct 2023
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WFE Welcomes IOSCO’s Recommendations on Decentralised Finance

Published: 19 Oct 2023
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WFE Response to the CFTC’s Request for Comment on the Impact of Affiliations of Certain CFTC-Regulated Entities

Published: 27 Sep 2023
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Financing the Future

Published: 18 Sep 2023
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Green Equity Principles & Guidance - Public call for comments

Published: 14 Sep 2023
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The WFE expresses support for changes proposed by the OECD on State Owned Enterprises guidelines

Published: 13 Sep 2023
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The WFE asks ISSB to focus on quality of reporting, nature, human rights and human capital

Published: 01 Sep 2023
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WFE says FSB’s approach to use of third parties should be positive, risk-based and outcomes-focused

Published: 25 Aug 2023
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WFE Response: IOSCO Policy Recommendations for Crypto and Digital Asset Markets

Published: 31 Jul 2023
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WFE supports ISSB approach to International Applicability of the SASB Standards

Published: 28 Jul 2023
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WFE Response to FCA’s CP23/10 Consultation Paper

Published: 26 Jun 2023
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WFE Response to TNFD Beta v0.4 Framework Consultation

Published: 25 May 2023
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WFE supports increasing transparency and competitive fairness in the US equities markets

Published: 30 Mar 2023
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Regulatory Affairs

WFE Response to the EU consultation on Listing Act

Published: 27 Mar 2023
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The WFE Green Equity Principles

Published: 23 Mar 2023
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WFE responds to IOSCO Compliance Carbon Markets - Consultation Report

Published: 08 Feb 2023
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WFE responds to IOSCO Voluntary Carbon Markets - Discussion Report

Published: 08 Feb 2023
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Clearing, Regulatory Affairs

WFE Response: CFTC RFI on Climate-Related Financial Risks for CCPs

Published: 11 Oct 2022
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WFE Response: CPMI-IOSCO Discussion Paper on CCP Practices for Addressing NDLs

Published: 11 Oct 2022
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WFE Response: Prudential Treatment of Crypto-asset Exposures

Published: 30 Sep 2022
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WFE Response to FCA: Improving Equity Secondary Markets

Published: 15 Sep 2022
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Our Regulatory Affairs Team

Our Regulatory Affairs team brings experience and expertise in public policy, regulation and international relations. With more than 30 years of combined experience, it drives our advocacy programme. Through our work with and on behalf of our members, we help build and protect effective markets.

  • Richard Metcalfe

    Richard Metcalfe

    Head of Regulatory Affairs
  • Victoria Powell

    Victoria Powell

    Senior Manager – ESG, Regulatory Affairs
  • Chhavi Sinha

    Chhavi Sinha

    Manager, Regulatory Affairs
  • James Auliffe

    James Auliffe

    Manager, Regulatory Affairs
  • Charlie Ryder

    Charlie Ryder

    Manager, Regulatory Affairs
  • Simrita Lota

    Simrita Lota

    Manager, Regulatory Affairs