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Emerging markets have been strong performers in recent years. Their momentum, however, has hit a snag in 2018, first on geopolitics and more recently on macroeconomic concerns.

The size factor’s risk premium is among the most well-documented, and investing in small-cap companies has yielded consistent results over recent years.

Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have continued apace over the last few years. Thanks to improved connectivity, faster processing speeds and astounding developments in machine learning, AI is now part of our everyday life.

Stocks rebounded in April, paring more than half of the losses from the previous two months, amid stronger-than-expected economic and earnings data, and an easing of geopolitical tensions.

PULSE ONLINE recently caught up with Rick Redding, chief executive officer of the Index Industry Association. We asked him about the association’s work in representing the industry and the tasks ahead for providers in a market that’s quickly embracing indexing.

We have entered an era of machines with imagination and perception. Those of us in financial services are witnessing first-hand how artificial intelligence, new technologies and digital solutions are transforming our industry.

Our annual Innovate2Invest flagship conference, under this year’s title “The Future of Investing and Investing in the Future,” will be held on Apr. 25 in London.

Assets invested in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) worldwide may rise by about two thirds to 7.6 trillion dollars through 2020, as more investors favor their low cost and liquidity, according to a new report1 by EY that includes a survey of industry participants.

Global stocks fell for a second consecutive month in March, as concern about a disruption in trade and weakness in technology shares dampened investor sentiment.

Alternative data is loosely defined as information that is collected outside of the traditional sources of companies, public agencies and associations, when it pertains to investing.

This year STOXX Ltd. introduced two indices that give exposure to the growing theme of artificial intelligence (AI).

A recent report by Research Affiliates1 states that while momentum is one of the most compelling risk premia factors, there is a significant performance gap between theoretical and live results, with the latter proving considerably weaker.