Conclusion of the 64th WFE General Assembly & Annual Meeting

The 64th World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) General Assembly and Annual Meeting, hosted by Borsa İstanbul, has successfully concluded, marking the end of a distinguished global gathering held from 21–23 October in Istanbul. The event brought together CEOs and senior representatives from member exchanges worldwide, alongside regulatory authorities, leading academics, and media experts. Designed as a premier forum for dialogue and collaboration, the annual meeting offered participants a unique platform to engage in in-depth discussions on the key issues shaping the exchange industry, including market structure, technology and regulation. Through insightful panels and high-level executive dialogues, the event fostered the exchange of experiences and ideas aimed at driving innovation and strengthening the resilience of global capital markets.
The Union of Arab Securities Authorities (UASA), represented by its Secretary General, participated in the event. Mr Jalil Tarif took part as a speaker in "The Role of the Regulator in Market Development" session. This session explored the evolving responsibilities of securities market regulators beyond their traditional focus on supervision, enforcement, and resilience monitoring. Panelists discussed how regulators can effectively enable market evolution without compromising their core mandates, addressing the rise of “Finfluencers,” the balance between fostering competition and maintaining systemic stability, and the fine line between regulatory caution and innovation.
By convening global leaders, regulators, and industry experts, the 64th WFE Annual Meeting underscored the importance of collaboration and forward-thinking regulation in shaping the future of capital markets. The discussions highlighted the collective responsibility of exchanges and regulators to ensure that progress and innovation continue to serve the broader goals of market integrity, stability, and sustainable development.