The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) is organising the annual Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy, to promote awareness of the role and importance of investor education and protection – both fundamental priorities for regulated public markets.
A global network of exchanges around the world is coming together to demonstrate their support for this cause, and to ring the bell for financial literacy.
Many exchanges are holding virtual bell-ringing ceremonies, workshops and events this week to drive awareness of the importance of financial literacy in enabling the development of an inclusive market infrastructure and the opportunities that brings.
The WFE’s annual campaign supports World Investor Week (WIW) which is a global program to raise awareness about the importance of investor education and protection.
This year the WIW programme, which is backed by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (“IOSCO”) and runs 2nd – 8th October, is focused on three main themes: Investor Resilience, Crypto Assets, and Sustainable Finance. The 2023 WIW also has other themes such as Frauds and Scams Prevention, Basics of Investing, Technology and Digital Finance. These have come to the fore given the rise in retail investor participation in financial markets in recent years.
Nandini Sukumar, CEO of the WFE: “As an industry, Exchanges and CCPs recognise that to thrive and expand, we must prioritise the improvement of financial education and literacy globally. Our ongoing dedication to these efforts stems from our belief in inclusive growth and the role that market-based financing plays in fostering sustainable economic expansion. Education is a significant factor in developing both emerging and mature markets, and by ringing the bell today, participants are exemplifying their commitment to this cause and are recognising the opportunity it presents.”
The exchanges participating in the Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy 2023 initiative are:
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange
Amman Stock Exchange
Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX)
Australian Securities Exchange
B3 – Brasil Bolsa Balcão
Bahrain Bourse
Baku Stock Exchange
BIVA – Bolsa Institucional de Valores
Bolsa Mexicana de Valores
Borsa Istanbul
Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières S.A.
Bursa Malaysia Bhd
Cboe Global Markets
Chittagong Stock Exchange PLC
Colombo Stock Exchange
FMDQ Group PLC
Ghana Stock Exchange
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Kazakhstan Stock Exchange
KDPW_CCP
Latinex – Latin American Stock Exchange
London Stock Exchange Group
Luxembourg Stock Exchange
Macedonia Stock Exchange
Malta Stock Exchange
Muscat Stock Exchange
Nasdaq Copenhagen
Nasdaq Helsinki
Nasdaq Iceland
National Stock Exchange of India Limited
Nigerian Exchange Group
NZX Limited
Pakistan Stock Exchange
Palestine Exchange
The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc.
Qatar Stock Exchange
SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX Group)
Taipei Exchange
Taiwan Futures Exchange
Taiwan Stock Exchange
The Egyptian Exchange
The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc.
The Stock Exchange of Thailand
Ulaanbaatar Securities Exchange
