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Plus, a warning on fraying standards in impact investing
Shares in the region have been buoyed by surging commodity prices and cheap valuations
Traders had waited on tenterhooks for decision as sanctions from country’s invasion of Ukraine take hold
Sanctions and Moscow market closure mean many Russian securities no longer meet liquidity requirements
Cross-border connections matter more than geography
Battle between rival exchanges for control comes as demand booms for Chinese equities
Promotion in MSCI equity index is a key issue in presidential polls — but it has risks as well as attractions
The indices were not only aided by stock selection, but inclusion of oil and gas could confuse some investors
Shortcomings of focused funds are often exposed in adverse market conditions
Research renews concerns surrounding passive investment and quality of data
FTSE Russell, MSCI and S&P indices account for more than 80% of passive European equity assets
The metrics differ from credit ratings and should not be regulated, says index provider’s leader
Any interest about the concept is only academic given the chore of replication
Benchmark providers seek to capture the performance of the entire market, from bonds and equities to private assets
Analysis of more than 9,000 listed companies points to failures of disclosure and pledges on net zero emissions
Bourses across the region have risen on optimism over economic recovery
Flood of cash leaves renewable sector especially vulnerable to sharp market sell-off
Retail investors are increasing their exposure, hoping to anticipate a post-pandemic recovery
Tailoring to a client’s narrow instructions may not provide the best performance standard
Critics question how some companies are included in certain sustainability indices yet are shunned by others
Investing in megatrends sounds like a mega no-brainer, but there are a few cavils
China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom to be removed in compliance with Trump executive order
Action follows Trump ban on US investors buying shares in groups with China military ties
CDP, Morningstar and MSCI launch reviews after critical report on PR firm’s tactics
Managers are switching to positive screening for investments with good credentials
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