Indexes
SGX Readies Research Deals to Support New Indexes
The Singapore Exchange is to partner with several research providers as it looks to expand its index services and raise its profile as a custom index calculation engine.
FTSE Russell Goes for Ghosh in Canada
The former Morningstar sales exec will help FTSE Russell strengthen its brand in Canada through cross-selling.
Uggla Eyes Index Expansion for New IHS Markit
The merged vendor sees creating more index products based on its existing data assets as "low-hanging fruit."
ICE Benchmark Admin Lays Out Libor Plans
ICE has also outlined plans to transition to calculation of Libor.
Freedom Index Co Calls For More Funding
The non-profit index provider is driven by donations from industry participants wanting specific types of indexes.
CBOE Preps Vest Downside Protected Indexes
CBOE plans to leverage its acquisition of a majority stake in Vest to develop new index products.
FTSE Russell, Trendrating Ally for Momentum Indexes
The move reflects increasingly sophisticated passive investment needs and demand for factor indexes, officials say.
Possible Counter-Bid May Put LSE-Deutsche Börse Merger ‘on ICE'
An ICE takeover would end plans to create the world's largest index provider.
Opening Cross: Forget the Harlem Shake; Do the Deutsche Shuffle
Even before they confirmed merger negotiations, it was clear to see that the London Stock Exchange and Deutsche Börse had much in common.
LSE–Deutsche Börse Merger Deal Would Create ‘World’s Largest Index Provider’
The merged entity would include a combined index business bigger than S&P-DJI or MSCI, analysts say.
CBOE Preps SPX, VIX, Livevol Integration for Investors to Back-Test Options Strategies
Officials say the Livevol will bolster CBOE's educational tools to create more "informed" options traders.
SGX Eyes Custom, Smart Beta Index Focus in 2016
The exchange anticipates increased demand for custom index calculation services, officials say.
Stoxx Bows High-Yield, Low-Volatility Index, Data
The new index wil allow investors to gain exposure to European stocks with high dividends and low volatility.
Solactive Launches Benchmarks, Sets Roadmap for Smart Beta Indexes
Clients will be able to use Solactive's benchmarks as the basis for their own indexes, or to benchmark investment strategies.
Data Consumers Fear Price Hikes After Bloomberg Buys BarCap Index Biz
Compared to Barclays' licensing approach, users now expect higher fees and a new commercial model under Bloomberg.
Bloomberg Buys Barclays Indexes, Analytics
The move will help expand Bloomberg's existing index business to meet growing client expectations, officials say.
Quandl Adds Barchart Indexes, Futures Data
Officials say the deal will give Quandl users access to institutional-quality data in any format, via a simple API.
Euronext Eyes China Index Collaboration, Broadens Index Consultation
Euronext and its MOU partner the Shenzhen Stock Exchange will publish each other's index data.
Tullett-Icap Voice Broking Merger Will Drive New Data Products, Indexes
Though details are yet to be confirmed, officials say the combined data group can build new indexes and products that respond to regulatory needs.
Users Slam ABS Singapore Benchmark Fees
New fees for the SIBOR and SOR benchmarks have attracted criticism from end users.
Nikkei Unveils Redesigned Index Data Site
The new site offers more data and a revised, redesigned interface.
Nasdaq Lays Out Future as ‘True Source' of Data in WFIC Speech
Nasdaq aims to become a neutral distribution channel for other sources of value-added data.
Icap Bows Euro IRS Index on Bloomberg
The index data will help firms hedge IRS positions and create structured products strategies.
Singapore Exchange Launches Indexes Unit
Officials say the index business will increase transparency and promote participation on SGX's markets.