Established in 1961, the WFE is the global industry association for exchanges and clearing houses. Headquartered in London, it represents over 250 market infrastructure providers, 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. The WFE’s 87 member CCPs and clearing services collectively ensure that risk takers post some $1.1 trillion (equivalent) of resources to back their positions in the form of initial margin and default fund requirements. WFE exchanges, together with other exchanges feeding into our database, are home to over 49,054 listed companies, and the market capitalisation of these entities is $116.58 trillion. Around $155 trillion (EOB) 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 49 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 

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Borsa İstanbul, with roots dating back to 1873, ensures fair and well-organized trading in equities, debt securities, derivatives, precious metals and diamond markets. Borsa İstanbul is the majority shareholder of Takasbank (Central Counterparty) and Merkezi Kayıt Kuruluşu (Central Securities Depository). These three institutions constitute Borsa İstanbul Group, the sole provider of trading, clearing and settlement services in Turkish capital markets. 

With an integrated pre-trade, trade and post-trade infrastructure, cutting-edge technology and diverse product range, Borsa İstanbul Group provides investors with a modern trading platform in line with international standards. The broad selection of derivative products enhances investment flexibility, allowing investors to construct their desired portfolios.

Borsa İstanbul continues to strengthen its global position with strong performance across multiple asset classes, ranking 3rd in the world in equity market turnover velocity, 1st in single stock futures, and 4th in precious metals futures based on number of contracts traded. The Debt Securities Market ranks 2nd worldwide in the number of new domestic corporate bond listings. Borsa İstanbul has substantially increased the number of listed companies to 585 with 192 IPOs raising $9.4 billion capital over the last four years. Total number of active investor accounts reached 15 million of which 6.6 million are equity investors. With an average daily trading value of $2 billion in derivatives, $5 billion in equities, $35 billion in debt securities, and annually 284 tons of gold and 828 tons of silver in precious metals and diamond markets, Borsa İstanbul provides a highly liquid venue for trading. 

There are no restrictions on foreign portfolio investors trading in the Turkish capital markets. Real persons and legal entities residing abroad can freely purchase and sell all sorts of securities and other capital market instruments. For most of the products traded at Borsa Istanbul, zero withholding tax is applied and no further declaration is required for foreign investors. Borsa İstanbul is accredited as “Third Country Trading Venue” by European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). Türkiye's fast growing economy, liberal investment climate and robust investor protection mechanisms are some of the key factors that make it an attractive destination for investment. Borsa İstanbul Group remains dedicated to provide safe, transparent and reliable markets for all market participants.

Website: www.borsaistanbul.com/en

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