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Our annual event will be held virtually this year and focus on the ever-growing topic of sustainable investment. A line-up of experts will discuss the regulatory drivers and practical applications of integrating ESG considerations in portfolios.

Qontigo’s global index provider STOXX Ltd. announced changes to the DAX index family, which will become effective on 21 December 2020.

This Special Report explores some of the threats our planet is currently facing and discusses ways in which sustainability can help to save it. It also outlines how economies and companies can shift to more sustainable models.

The global benchmark surges 12.9% for biggest monthly increase since data begins in 2004; index is now up 12.1% for 2020.

The new offering blends existing Axioma risk models into a single, nuanced risk assessment.

The STOXX® Global 1800 Index surged 12.9% in dollars in November, its largest monthly increase since data begins in 2004, as three drugs manufacturers announced their experimental vaccines are widely effective in preventing the COVID-19 virus.

Study explores the liquidity and tradability differences between the ESG index and the flagship EURO STOXX 50 benchmark, and their impact on returns.

In this paper, we evaluate the EURO STOXX 50® ESG Index’s liquidity and tradability characteristics compared to its benchmark, and make an estimation of execution cost of switching from the benchmark to the index. We believe this analysis would be of interest to market participants given the recent launch of derivatives on the EURO STOXX 50® ESG Index, and to those with exposure to the EURO STOXX 50® that may be seeking a more sustainable flagship alternative.

Qontigo today announced the new composition of STOXX Benchmarks and their sub and sector indices, among them the STOXX Europe 600 Index, STOXX North America 600 Index, STOXX Asia/Pacific 600 Index and STOXX Global 1800 Index.

Indices underpin all investment whether in their role as benchmarks, performance measurers or the framework on which all index investing is based. Read ETF Express’s Index Report to find out latest research and views on this most fundamental of sectors.

Ahead of the Qontigo Summit, Olivier d’Assier analyzes the cost of adapting a portfolio to meet global warming targets using a STOXX Paris-Aligned Benchmark index. The results show that an early but gradual transition can dramatically reduce the market impact and transaction costs.

Methodology changes seek to raise quality of component companies and simplify selection criteria. Flagship DAX Index will grow to 40 constituents from 30 as of September 2021.