"We’re packaging an active strategy in rules-driven index, where security weights can change dynamically as relevant factors and big data indicators evolve," said Will Kinlaw of State Street Global Exchange.
Paulo Sampaio named head of Latin America-Southern Cone for S&P DJI
Mr. Sampaio will be based out of S&P DJI’s newly opened office in Sao Paolo, Brazil.
BM&F Bovespa and S&P Dow Jones reach landmark index agreement
New indices being considered are: factor-based indices (e.g. dividend, volatility, and multi-asset), those based on risk control, as well as sector indices, each based upon established and recognized S&P DJI methodologies.
S&P Dow Jones to assume control of all Mexican Stock Exchange indices
S&P DJI will assume the marketing and commercial licensing of the BMV indices with the intent to jointly create new indices with the BMV. All current BMV indices will be co-branded S&P.
MSCI launches suite of factor indexes for Latin America
MSCI launched the new factor indexes to meet increased demand for indexes generally in Latin America, and also to address the global trend toward factor investing, said Diana Tidd (photo), managing director.
Brandes switches benchmarks to MSCI
Brandes has selected the MSCI Wold Mid Cap Index and the MSCI EAFE Mid Cap Index as benchmarks for the Brandes International Mid Cap Equity strategy and the Brandes Global Mid Cap Equity strategy.