Blog posts

The international body’s framework is a step forward in the adoption of nature-focused metrics. It can help companies address biodiversity issues and guide investors in the construction of portfolios. We compare the TNFD’s recommended process to that of the ISS STOXX® Biodiversity indices.

The STOXX Global 1800 index fell 4.3% last month and the STOXX World AC lost 4%. Projections from the Federal Reserve indicate the central bank may hike rates further this year and cut them by less than previously expected in 2024.

Armelle Loeb, head of index sales for EMEA at STOXX, discusses the evolution and appeal of custom and factor-based indices, and why custom income strategies have delivered good performance.

In its 25th anniversary, the EURO STOXX 50’s ecosystem continues to grow with a new fund that comes amid sustained demand for responsible investing strategies.

Changes were announced as part of the September regular review of the DAX 50 ESG, DAX 50 ESG+, DAX ESG Target, DAX ESG Screened, MDAX ESG+, MDAX ESG Screened and DAX indices.

ISS ESG takes stock of progress this year in new rules on corporate sustainability disclosure, with Europe at the center of action. The data, analytics and solutions provider concludes that regulation change is accelerating, raising reporting requirements for companies and investors alike.

The STOXX Global 1800 index fell 2.4% last month and the STOXX World AC lost 2.7% amid expectations that US interest rates may stay high to combat inflation. European, Asian, and Chinese shares in particular, led the pullback following weaker economic data.

As the sustainability landscape continues to grow and change, there is a pressing need for evolving data that helps investors to better understand the sustainability outcomes associated with their investments. The SDI AOP has set out to address this, with continuously growing datasets updated quarterly, to assess companies’ contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. James Leaton, Research Director of the SDI AOP, discusses the latest platform developments led by its asset-owner led community.

In this video, Saumya Mehrotra, Associate Principal of Index Product Management, shares her thoughts on the following: The evolution of climate-focused investing in the indexing space; How STOXX works with stakeholders including regulators to achieve robust climate solutions; STOXX’s industry-first corporate stewardship initiative

The STOXX Global 1800 index advanced 3.3% last month and the STOXX World AC rose 3.7% amid reports that showed US inflation continues to drop while the economy may avoid a recession. Value and banks’ shares were among the best performers.

At a recent IPE webinar, experts from STOXX, ISS ESG and DWS discussed how biodiversity impact is becoming a new risk consideration for portfolio managers amid tightening regulation and client demand. Participants also examined the new ISS STOXX Biodiversity indices as a framework to tackle nature-related risks and opportunities.

Hamish Seegopaul, Global Head for Index Product Innovation, and Brian Zimmer, Chief Technology Officer, share their thoughts on the potential impact of artificial intelligence on the index industry in the latest issue of The Financial Technologist from Harrington Starr.