Indexes
Report highlights decline in US gas price reporting
Fewer energy firms reporting to Platts and other index publishers, report says
Benchmark rules risk stifling innovation, says Stoxx chief
New product issuance in Europe could dry up as result of overbearing new rules, says Graf
Indexing multi-asset solutions
This paper explores the potential role of multi-asset solutions in the indexing landscape as well as challenges in constructing multi-asset indexes
FTSE Russell: a match made in multi-factor heaven
Combined firm believes it can corner nascent multi-asset index market
Providers set to spar amid multi-asset index boom
Major index houses set to bet big on new product class
SEC warns structured note issuers over proprietary indexes
Head of Office of Capital Markets Trends calls on issuers to examine sales practices
Editorial: piecing together the smart beta puzzle
Growth in strategies such as momentum is predicted to slow – but we aren't there yet
Solactive: outfoxing the index big guns with fintech focus
Cheaper pricing, efficient technology and transparent approach to data help firm compete against large providers
North America house of the year: JP Morgan
Bank has consolidated its share of the retail market and gained ground in annuities
Index provider of the year: MSCI
Firm praised for transparent approach to index construction and pioneering partnerships with exchanges
Smart beta growth nearing peak, says Solactive boss
Steffen Scheuble says growth in mainstream strategies may be nearing saturation point
Momentum strategies divide smart beta index developers
Index providers disagree over use of rebalancing triggers when constructing momentum strategies
Index roundup: new GICS real-estate sector created
Morocco reclassified from emerging market to frontier market country
Smart beta indexes gain currency with Asian investors
Despite some high-profile failures banks and index providers are bullish
Risk premium strategies favoured over beta commodity indexes
Dynamic strategies performing better in current environment
MSCI may include China A-shares in emerging markets index
Stock connect to be catalyst for A-share inclusion in MSCI index
New social media index includes fast-entry IPO rule
Solactive Titans index offers exposure to high-cap social media stocks
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
Strategic indexes regain popularity in Asia
Investors dive back into algo strategies and proprietary indexes
Creating the right climate for green structured products
World Bank launches the first environmental structured product
Energy Risk Asia Research House of the Year: SG CIB
SG CIB wins praise for investable indexes and trading ideas
FTSE, Markit and Stoxx confirm compliance with Iosco
Index makers comply with Iosco benchmark principles