Exchanges Across The Globe Ring The Bell For Financial Literacy

The World Federation of Exchanges (“WFE”), the global industry group for exchange groups and CCPs, is holding its sixth annual Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy event, shining a light on the critical role of investor education and protection.

This week exchange groups around the world are coming together to demonstrate their support for this cause. They are holding bell ringing ceremonies, workshops and events to raise awareness of how financial literacy underpins inclusive and resilient markets.

The WFE’s annual campaign supports International Organization of Securities Commissions’ (“IOSCO”) World Investor Week (WIW). This year the WIW programme, running from 6th - 12th October, is focused on three main themes: technology and digital finance, fraud and scam prevention. 

The WFE’s monthly Focus Magazine for October is a Special Edition which highlights Financial Literacy initiatives around the world.

Nandini Sukumar, CEO of the WFE commented, “As new markets emerge and more retail investors participate in trading, financial literacy and investor protection have never been more vital. Financial literacy forms the backbone of resilient markets - equipping individuals to make informed decisions that safeguard their interests and build trust and confidence across the financial system. Exchanges and clearing houses around the world are demonstrating their continued commitment to this area recognising its important place in sustaining resilient markets.”

You can find the latest articles, photos and videos from WFE members ringing the bell here.

The exchanges participating in the Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy 2025 initiative are:

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX)
Amman Stock Exchange
Astana International Exchange
Australian Securities Exchange
B3 - Brazil Stock Exchange
Baku Stock Exchange
BEE4
Bermuda Stock Exchange
BME Exchange
Boerse Stuttgart Group
Bolsa de Valores de Cabo Verde
Bolsa Institucional de Valores BIVA
Bolsa Latinoamericana de Valores (Latinex)
Bolsa Mexicana de Valores
Bombay Stock Exchange
Borsa Istanbul
Botswana Stock Exchange
Boursa Kuwait
Bulgarian Stock Exchange
Bursa Malaysia Bhd
Canadian Securities Exchange
Cboe Global Markets
Chittagong Stock Exchange
Dhaka Stock Exchange PLC.
FMDQ Group PLC
Ghana Stock Exchange
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
Johannesburg Stock Exchange Limited
Kazakhstan Stock Exchange
Ljubljana Stock Exchange
Luxembourg Stock Exchange
Macedonian Stock Exchange
Malta Stock Exchange
MIAX
Muscat Stock Exchange
Nairobi Securities Exchange
Nasdaq Helsinki
Nasdaq Iceland
National Stock Exchange of India Limited
Nigerian Exchange Limited
Palestine Exchange
Qatar Stock Exchange
Singapore Exchange
SIX Group
Somali Stock Exchange
South Pacific Stock Exchange
Taipei Exchange
Taiwan Stock Exchange
The Egyptian Exchange
The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc.
The Stock Exchange of Thailand
Tunis Stock Exchange
Wiener Börse AG