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FTSE Russell launches sustainable investment fixed income indices
The indices are designed for investors seeking to integrate their sustainable investment strategy into their fixed income investments
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T he index industry has long been a comfortable oligopoly with the powerful brands of MSCI, FTSE Russell and S&P Dow Jones Indices controlling more than 80% of global index product revenue.
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Special ReportIndex providers adapt IPO inclusion rules for SpaceX: the governance trade-offs for institutional investors
If the first 25 years of the 21st century will be remembered for the launch of the iPhone, social media, political populism and the rise of retail AI, the IPO of Space Exploration Technologies Corp – aka SpaceX – is a strong contender to be an emblematic financial event of 2026.
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Brunel, FTSE Russell announce co-developed Paris-aligned benchmarks
LGPS asset pool calls on investors to quickly make use of new indices
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AnalysisIPE ESG Briefing: Climate index challenges and innovations
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FTSE Russell, MSCI create new ESG indices for Japan’s GPIF
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Chinese government bonds could be added to leading fixed income benchmarks following review of classification criteria
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Guest Viewpoint: Chris Woods - FTSE Russell
“If China were to be classified as an emerging market today, the impact would be substantial”
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NewsOnly 11% of asset owners see ESG regulation as hindrance to sustainability
Investors happiest with jurisdictions that take a double materiality approach, according to FTSE survey
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Wilshire spearheads Europe expansion with key staff hire
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Alibaba excluded from Rabobank pension fund’s sustainable benchmark
Scheme designed new benchmark with its fiduciary manager Achmea IM, using the FTSE Russell All Country World Index as basis
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Rachel Brothwood was appointed chair of Pensions UK’s policy board, succeeding John Chilman, who will continue on the board until the end of his term in October 2027
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