Tag: FTSE Russell

First Republic Bank joins S&P 500 index, replaces Scana Corporation
October 18, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

MPF selects FTSE Russell for new smart sustainability index

FTSE Russell, the global index, data and analytics provider, has announced plans to launch a climate and multi-factor index, the FTSE All-World Climate Balanced Comprehensive Factor Index in November 2018. Merseyside Pension Fund (MPF) has selected the index to support the implementation of its Climate Risk Strategy within the Fund’s listed equity portfolio. The objective…

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September 27, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

FTSE Russell promotes China A Shares to Emerging market status

FTSE Russell, the global index, data and analytics provider, has confirmed that the China A Shares market will be promoted to Secondary Emerging market status following the September 2018 annual country classification review. FTSE Russell formally reviews country classifications within its FTSE Global Equity Index Series (FTSE GEIS) using a comprehensive, transparent and consistent methodology.…

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Poland reclassified to Developed Market status by FTSE Russell
September 24, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Poland reclassified to Developed Market status by FTSE Russell

Global index provider FTSE Russell has informed the public that it has reclassified Poland from Emerging Market to Developed Market status on 24 September 2018. With the upgrade, Poland is classified as one of the 25 most advanced global economies including the USA, UK, Germany, France, Japan, Australia. Furthermore, Poland is the first country in…

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Eurex enhances European ETF ecosystem with new product
August 30, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Vanguard Australia selects new FTSE Russell index for values-aligned ETF

FTSE Russell, the global index provider, has announced that Vanguard Australia has licenced a new values-aligned index for two ESG-related investment products. The FTSE Developed ex Australia ex Non-Renewable Energy/Vice Products/Weapons Index forms part of the new FTSE Global Choice Index Series. It is the first FTSE Russell standard index family to incorporate several categories…

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May 15, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

ADS Investment Solutions licenses new FTSE Russell Saudi Arabia index

Two months after promoting Saudi Arabia to Emerging Markets status, FTSE Russell has announced that it has launched a new Saudi Arabia-focused index. The FTSE ADS Custom Saudi Minimum Variance Index has been developed in collaboration with Abu Dhabi-based international financial services company, ADS Investment Solutions. The index has been licensed by ADS Investment Solutions…

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March 29, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

FTSE Russell promotes Saudi Arabia to Emerging market status

FTSE Russell, the global index, data and analytics provider, informed that it has confirmed that Saudi Arabia will be promoted to Secondary Emerging market status following the March 2018 interim country classification review. FTSE Russell formally reviews country classifications within its FTSE Global Equity Index Series (FTSE GEIS) using a comprehensive, transparent and consistent methodology.…

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February 08, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

FTSE Russell launches global equities net of Tax Index series for Australian superannuation funds

FTSE Russell, the global index provider, has introduced the FTSE All-World ex Australia Net Tax (Super) Index Series which is designed to support the superannuation industry’s focus towards greater transparency and more accurate measurement of performance. The index series calculates net returns for global equities after deducting both capital gains tax and withholding tax. Capital…

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BIS announces key appointments in Singapore and Switzerland
January 04, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

FTSE Russell appoints Seiji Ishii as a new Japan country head

FTSE Russell, the global index and data provider, just announced that Seiji Ishii has been appointed Managing Director, Japan. In this role he will be responsible for managing client relationships and spearheading business development in the Japan market. He will work closely with FTSE Russell’s Research, Marketing, Partnerships, Client Services and Custom Solutions teams to…

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