Categoria: Focus
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FTSE and ECPI launch first Responsible Investment Index Series for the Italian market
FTSE Group (‘FTSE’) and leading independent sustainability research and rating provider, ECPI have today launched the first responsible investment index series for the Italian market. The FTSE ECPI Italia…
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NYSE Announces Quarterly Changes to the NYSE Family of Indexes
The New York Stock Exchange will make the following changes to the NYSE U.S. 100, NYSE International 100, NYSE TMT and the NYSE World Leaders Indexes, effective Mon., Sept. 20 as a result of quarterly re-balancing……
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S&P Fund Services – Managers maintain key positions in corporate bonds
With the potential prospect of a further narrowing of spreads, U.S. fixed income fund managers are maintaining their key positions in corporate bonds, including investment grade and high yield, said Standard & Poor’s Fund Services in its latest sector update……
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Growth In Sukuk Issuance Offers Islamic Funds An Opportunity, Says Report
In a report, Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services said that it believes that the sukuk market has grown large enough to support a transformation in the Islamic fund industry (see “Sukuk Funds Poised To Grow As Sukuk Market Continues To Expand”)…..
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Global Nuclear Energy Index outperforms as nuclear power policy decisions move forward around the world
S&P’s Global Nuclear Energy Index recorded a total return of +13.88% in the 3rd quarter, significantly outperforming the S&P 500, which returned +11.29%…..
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New Strategy Indices launched for Stoxx and Dax Index families
STOXX Limited announced the launch of the EURO STOXX 50 Monthly Leverage and EURO STOXX 50 Monthly Double Short indices, and the LevDAX x2 (monthly) and ShortDAX x2 (monthly) indices. The new indices replicate leveraged and short investment strategies based on a monthly rebalancing methodology……
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S&P Launches MegaCap Index for Canadian Equity Market
Comprised of 25 of the largest, most liquid stocks listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange..
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FTSE Group and QS Investors Announce Launch of FTSE Diversification Based Investing (DBI) Index Series
FTSE Group (“FTSE”) and QS Investors, LLC, an independent investment firm providing asset management and advisory services to institutional clients, today jointly announce the launch of the FTSE..
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MSCI Launches New Indices for Australia
Bringing greater choice and targeted equity coverage for the local market…
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S&P 500 Second Quarter Buybacks Soar 221% From Q2 2009
Cash-Rich Companies Protecting EPS From Dilution….