Indexes
Indexed for growth – The democratisation of thematic indexes
Simon Karaban, head of index services at Singapore Exchange, talks about environmental, social and governance indexes and how the emergence of exchange-traded funds and wealth platforms is democratising thematic indexes, making them more accessible to…
Benchmark rules risk stifling innovation, says Stoxx chief
New product issuance in Europe could dry up as result of overbearing new rules, says Graf
Providers set to spar amid multi-asset index boom
Major index houses set to bet big on new product class
Solactive: outfoxing the index big guns with fintech focus
Cheaper pricing, efficient technology and transparent approach to data help firm compete against large providers
Index provider of the year: MSCI
Firm praised for transparent approach to index construction and pioneering partnerships with exchanges
Momentum strategies divide smart beta index developers
Index providers disagree over use of rebalancing triggers when constructing momentum strategies
Investors underestimating smart beta risks, academics warn
Investors warned over opaque methodologies and crowded trades
Index roundup: new GICS real-estate sector created
Morocco reclassified from emerging market to frontier market country
Risk premium strategies favoured over beta commodity indexes
Dynamic strategies performing better in current environment
Stoxx leads the way with value-focused smart-beta service
Index provider wins the 2014 award for index innovation in Europe
New social media index includes fast-entry IPO rule
Solactive Titans index offers exposure to high-cap social media stocks
FTSE aiming to thrive under new benchmark regulation
China, environment and risk factors among top themes
IIA chief stresses best practice in wake of Libor scandal
More work required in Europe, says Index Industry Association's Redding
Ireland on a high in Russell Developed Europe Index
Sub-index up 26.6% since start of the year, followed by Norway
Nasdaq and Exceed partner for structured products index
Three indexes offer liquidity and varying levels of protection
FTSE, Markit and Stoxx confirm compliance with Iosco
Index makers comply with Iosco benchmark principles
A range of investable indices to meet client needs in alpha and beta generation
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Battle commences to become China benchmark index
Unclear which Chinese equity index derivative and ETF players will use
Risk management and China's index market: video
Derivatives based on new indexes will increase hedging tools