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21 January 2012 - FTSE Group launches FTSE WPU: a stable global currency unit for wealth preservation

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the award-winning global index provider, today announces the launch of the FTSE Wealth Preservation Unit (WPU), a stable global currency unit which aims to allow global investors to preserve wealth over the long-term by providing protection from currency and inflation risk. >>

14 December - FTSE Announces the Results of the Market Consultation on Minimum Free Float Requirement for the FTSE UK Index Series

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the award winning global index provider, today announces the results of the market consultation on minimum free float requirement for the FTSE UK Index Series. The consultation showed a clear preference from respondents for setting a minimum 25% free float requirement for UK Series constituents. As a result, the FTSE Policy Group have approved a change to the Ground Rules of the FTSE UK Index Series, which increases the minimum free float for a company to be eligible for inclusion to 25% >>

14 December - Results of the FTSE SET Index Series Semi-Annual Review

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the award-winning global index provider and the Stock Exchange of Thailand (“SET”) announce today that there is no change to the FTSE SET Large Cap Index following the semi-annual review of the FTSE SET Index Series. >>

12 December - FTSE Announces New Ownership Structure - London Stock Exchange Group to acquire 100% Ownership of FTSE International Ltd

FTSE International Limited (‘FTSE”) today announces a change to its current joint-venture ownership structure, with the London Stock Exchange Group (“London Stock Exchange Group”) announcing it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the 50 per cent stake in FTSE International Limited, from Pearson, that the London Stock Exchange Group does not already own. Following the transaction which is expected to close in Q1 2012 subject to customary closing conditions, FTSE International Limited will be wholly owned by the London Stock Exchange Group >>

8 December - AirAsia and Bumi Armada replace Gamuda and MISC in the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI December semi-annual review

FTSE Group (FTSE), the award-winning global index provider, and Bursa Malaysia Berhad (Bursa Malaysia) have announced that AirAsia and Bumi Armada will replace Gamuda and MISC in the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI following the semi-annual review of the FTSE Bursa Malaysia Index Series today. >>

7 December - CRH, Evraz and Polymetal International to join FTSE 100 Index

FTSE Group (“FTSE”) confirms today that, international building materials group, CRH, steel and mining company, Evraz, and precious metals producer, Polymetal International will be joining the FTSE 100 Index. In the rebalance, Inmarsat, Investec and Lonmin will leave the UK’s leading index and enter the FTSE 250 Index >>

7 December - FTSE Italia Index Series Quarterly Review December 2011

The FTSE Italia Index Policy Committee has approved changes to the FTSE Italia Index Series which will become effective after the close of business on Friday, 16 December 2011 >>

7 December - FTSE China Index Series Quarterly Review December 2011

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the award winning global index provider, announces the results of the FTSE China Index Series quarterly review today. >>

6 December - FTSE MIB Index Quarterly Review December 2011

The FTSE Italia Index Policy Committee has approved changes to the FTSE MIB Index which will become effective after the close of business on Friday, 16 December 2011 >>

17 November - FTSE Teams Up With TOBAM to Maximise Equity Portfolio Diversification

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the award winning global index provider, and Paris-based asset manager, TOBAM, today announce the launch of a new family of 8 indices - the FTSE TOBAM Maximum Diversification Index Series. The index series seeks to maximize a mathematical definition of diversification, the Diversification Ratio, to provide institutional investors with the most diversified portfolio possible in any given stock universe across global and domestic markets. >>

8 November - FTSE and Nairobi Securities Exchange present new index solutions for the Kenyan Market

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the award winning global index provider, and the Nairobi Securities Exchange today announce the launch of a new family of indices, the FTSE NSE Kenya Index Series >>

1 November - FTSE Consults the Market on the Minimum Free Float Requirements for UK Incorporated Companies in the FTSE UK Index Series

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the award winning global index provider, today announces that it is undertaking a market consultation on the minimum free float requirements for UK incorporated companies in the FTSE UK Index Series >>

1 November - FTSE Diversification Based Investing (DBI) Index Series Expanded to Include Emerging Markets

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the award winning global index provider, and QS Investors, LLC, an independent investment firm providing asset management and advisory services to institutional clients, today jointly announce the expansion of the FTSE Diversification Based Investing (DBI) Index Series to include emerging markets. With the addition of an Emerging Markets Index, the series now offers truly global coverage. >>

26 October - FTSE licenses NASDAQ OMX with the Industry Classification Benchmark (ICB) across seven European exchanges

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the award winning global index provider, today announces that worldwide exchange NASDAQ OMX will be adopting the widely used global standard for company classification - Industry Classification Benchmark (ICB). The global classification system will be adopted across Stockholm, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Reykjavik, Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius, aligning the exchanges with the classification system currently employed by NASDAQ OMX in the US. >>

05 October - FTSE Expands Analytics Services With Online Access to FTSE All-World Index Series Monthly Reviews

FTSE Group (“FTSE”) today announced that it is increasing online access to FTSE’s Monthly Index Reviews as part of the development of a range of index data services and portfolio analytics designed to empower investors to make faster, better informed decisions through the provision of comprehensive analytical insight into global markets and the indices offered by FTSE. >>

03 October - FTSE and Bursa Malaysia introduce new sector indices and refine Ground Rules on free-float

FTSE Group (“FTSE”) and Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia”) today announced the launch of a new set of Industry, Supersector and Sector indices to complement the existing FTSE Bursa Malaysia Index Series. The new FTSE Bursa Malaysia EMAS Industry indices are designed to provide investors with a comprehensive set of tools for in-depth analysis of the Malaysian stock market. >>

27 September 2011 - FTSE Licences Kuwait Stock Exchange with the Industry Classification Benchmark (ICB)

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the award winning global index provider, today announces that the Kuwait Stock Exchange (“KSE”) has selected the widely-used global standard - Industry Classification Benchmark (ICB) – as their chosen classification system. The introduction of the internationally acclaimed ICB opens up the doors to a range of new sector-based investment strategies within exchange-based and wider investment products and services for domestic investors. >>

27 September 2011 - FTSE Renaissance IPO Index Series Expanded to Uniquely Capture Performance of Newly Issued Equities Worldwide

FTSE Group, the award-winning global index provider and global Initial Public Offering (IPO) research and investment firm Renaissance Capital LLC, today announce the expansion of the pioneering FTSE Renaissance IPO Index Series. The series, which is being renamed the FTSE Renaissance Global IPO Index Series to reflect its new global nature, will now provide investors with the ability to capture the performance of IPOs listed in 53 new country and regional indices, within developed and emerging EMEA, Asian, and American markets. The expansion provides investors with comprehensive exposure to the global IPO market. >>

20 September - FTSE Announces 2011 Country Classification Changes

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the award winning global index provider, today announces the results of its 2011 Country Classification Annual Review. >>

15 September - Two New Companies Join FTSE IDFC India Infrastructure 30 Index - following 2011 Semi-Annual Review

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the award-winning global index provider, and Infrastructure Development Finance Company Limited (“IDFC”) today announced that Engineers India Limited and Fortis Healthcare India Limited will replace Jaiprakash Hydro Power Limited and Torrent Power Limited in the FTSE IDFC India Infrastructure 30 Index, following the semi-annual review of the FTSE IDFC India Infrastructure Index Series today. >>

13 September 2011 - ICB Global Classification System adopted by The Center for Research in Security Prices (CRSP)

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the award winning global index provider, today announces that renowned Chicago-based academic institution – Center for Research in Security Prices (CRSP) – has chosen the Industry Classification Benchmark (ICB) as their preferred classification system. >>

09 September 2011 - FTSE4Good Semi-Annual Review – September 2011

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the award-winning global index provider, today announces changes to the FTSE4Good Index Series following the September semi-annual Review, which marks ten years since the launch and first ever review of the world’s leading Responsible Investment Index. The September review is also the first review to take place since the appointment of Sir Mark Moody-Stuart as Chair of the FTSE4Good Policy Committee. >>

08 September 2011 - No changes to STI constituents after half-yearly review

Singapore Press Holdings (SPH), Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX) and FTSE Group (FTSE) announced today that constituents of the Straits Times Index (STI) will be unchanged following the conclusion of its half-yearly review. >>

07 September 2011 - FTSE Italia Index Series Review (September 2011) / Revisione trimestrale indici FTSE Italia Series (Settembre 2011)

The FTSE Italia Joint Executive Group has approved the following changes to the FTSE Italia Index Series which will become effective after the close of business on Friday, 16 September 2011 (i.e. on Monday, 19 September 2011). >>

07 September 2011 - Ashmore Group and Bunzl to join FTSE 100 Index

FTSE Group (“FTSE”) confirms today that investment management firm, Ashmore Group (ASHM.L) and specialised distribution group, Bunzl (BNZL.L) will be joining the FTSE 100 Index. In the rebalance, Wood Group (WG.L) and 3i Group (III.L) will leave the UK’s leading index and enter the FTSE 250 Index. >>

07 September 2011 - FTSE China Index Series Quarterly Review

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the award winning global index provider, announces the results of the FTSE China Index Series quarterly review today. >>

06 September 2011 - FTSE MIB Index Quarterly Review September 2011/ Revisione trimestrale indice FTSE MIB Settembre 2011

The FTSE Italia Index Policy Group has approved the following changes to the FTSE MIB Index which will become effective after the close of business on Friday, 16 September 2011 (i.e. on Monday, 19 September 2011) >>

22 August 2011 - FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Developed REITs Index forms the benchmark for the first ever QDII Real Estate Fund

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the award-winning global index provider today announces the licensing of the FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Developed REITs Index to Lion Fund Management (Lion Fund). The index has been chosen as the benchmark for the first-ever Qualified Domestic Institutional Investor (QDII) fund specialising in real estate. >>

27 June 2011 - FTSE licences Source with the FTSE Emerging EMEA 40 Index to launch new ETF

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the award-winning global index provider, announces the licensing of global ETF provider, Source, to use the FTSE Emerging EMEA 40 Index as the basis of a new Exchange Traded Fund (ETF). The FTSE Emerging EMEA 40 Index enables investors to gain market exposure to the emerging EMEA region and joins Source’s existing FTSE-linked ETFs, tracking the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices. >>

17 June 2011 - FTSE and KPMG launch new report on China's Capital Markets - The Changing Landscape

Shanghai is on track to becoming the world’s largest financial centre within the next decade, as China continues to open up its capital markets and expand its investor base. In absolute size, China’s equity markets have now grown to a significant level, from USD 400 billion in 2005 to USD 4 trillion in 2010. This growth has been fuelled by over 500 initial public offerings, including the listings of China’s largest banks. Shanghai now has some of the world’s largest companies represented on its bourse. >>

16 June 2011 - FTSE Group announces the acquisition of the Industry Classification Benchmark (ICB)

FTSE has today acquired full ownership of ICB, the global standard for sector classification, buying out Dow Jones Indexes’ 50% interest in the joint product initiative. The acquisition underlines FTSE’s commitment to developing ICB alongside a robust range of benchmark solutions and decision support tools for global investors. >>

14 June 2011 - Korean Investment Corporation Selects FTSE Index Strategies for Diversification

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the award winning global index provider, continues to expand relationships with top-tier asset allocators in Asia and is pleased to confirm that the Korean Investment Corporation (“KIC”) has selected three FTSE index strategies to help diversify its Public Markets investment program. KIC focused on three FTSE developed non market-cap weighted index strategies and is expected to implement some combination of these strategies in 2011. >>

13 June 2011 - Results of the FTSE SET Index Series Semi-Annual Review

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the award-winning global index provider and the Stock Exchange of Thailand (“SET”) announce today that there is no change to the FTSE SET Large Cap Index following the semi-annual review of the FTSE SET Index Series. >>

9 June 2011 - Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering replaces Malaysian Airline System in the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI in the June semi-annual review

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the award-winning global index provider, and Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia”) have announced that Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering will replace Malaysian Airline System in the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI following the semi-annual review of the FTSE Bursa Malaysia Index Series today. >>

8 June 2011 - FTSE Italia Index Series Review (June 2011) / Revisione trimestrale indici FTSE Italia Series (Giugno 2011)

The FTSE Italia Joint Executive Group has approved the following changes to the FTSE Italia Index Series which will become effective after the close of business on Friday, 17 June 2011 (i.e. on Monday, 20 June 2011). >>

8 June 2011 - Tate & Lyle to join FTSE 100 Index

FTSE Group (“FTSE”) confirms today that global ingredients and food solutions provider Tate & Lyle (TATE.L) will be joining the FTSE 100 Index. In the rebalance, international leisure travel group TUI Travel (TUI.L) will leave the UK’s leading index and enter the FTSE 250 Index. >>

8 June 2011 - FTSE China Index Series Quarterly Review

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the award winning global index provider, announces the results of the FTSE China Index Series quarterly review today. >>

7 June 2011 - FTSE MIB Index Quarterly Review June 2011/ Revisione trimestrale indice FTSE MIB Giugno 2011

The FTSE Italia Joint Executive Group has approved the following changes to the FTSE MIB Index which will become effective after the close of business on Friday, 17 June 2011 (i.e. on Monday, 20 June 2011). >>

6 June 2011 - FTSE partners with TOBAM to publish Maximum Diversification (“MaxDiv”) non market-capitalisation indices

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the award-winning global index provider, today announces its partnership with Paris-based asset manager TOBAM. This new partnership will further expand FTSE’s growing range of non-market cap-weighted indices, extending investors’ options in this rapidly-growing arena. >>

24 May 2011 - FTSE4Good 10 Year Anniversary; Appointment of New FTSE4Good Policy Committee Chairman and Launch of 10 Year ESG Report

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the award winning global index provider today announces the appointment of Sir Mark Moody-Stuart as Chairman of the FTSE4Good Policy Committee. The news follows the recent launch of the FTSE4Good Ratings service and is supported by the publication of a new report, ‘FTSE4Good: 10 years of impact & investment’ following ESG (environmental, social & governance) investment over the last decade and providing exciting new analysis of global trends. >>

10 May 2011 - FTSE Physical Industrial Metals Index Series to expand commodity investment opportunities

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the award winning global index provider, and Dubai International Financial Centre Investments (DIFCI), through its wholly owned subsidiary Global Commodity Finance, together with Merit Commodity Partners AG, announce the launch of the world's first Shariah-compliant physical industrial metals index >>

12 April 2011 - New FTSE Value-Stocks Japan Index extends Value Partners’ unique investment approach to Japan

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the award-winning global index provider and Value Partners Index Services Limited (“Value Partners”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Value Partners Group, today launched the FTSE Value-Stocks Japan Index. The customised index builds on the success of previous indices for China, China A-Shares, Taiwan and Korea, offering a new and unique approach to investment opportunities in Japan. >>

6 April 2011 - New FTSE4Good ESG Ratings to Shine A Light On Corporate Environmental, Social, and Governance Practices

A decade after the launch of the ground-breaking FTSE4Good Index Series, FTSE Group, the award winning index provider, today announces the launch of the FTSE4Good ESG Ratings. This new data service provides a comprehensive, transparent and objective system to measure the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices of over 2,300 public companies worldwide. >>

31 March 2011 - FTSE Group extends access to alternative asset classes with the launch of the FTSE Infrastructure Index Series

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the award winning global index provider, today announces the launch of the FTSE Infrastructure Index Series (FIIS); a comprehensive and complementary set of nine indices diversified across six infrastructure sub-sectors, to reflect the market’s evolving definition of infrastructure. The FIIS enables investors to research, benchmark and gain exposure to both physical infrastructure assets and the important networks, support and conveyance services that underpin global infrastructure development. >>

22 March 2011 - FTSE Group and ASFA launch Australia’s first after-tax benchmarks with capital gains tax

FTSE Group “FTSE” and ASFA (Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia), today announce the expansion of the FTSE ASFA Australia Index Series to provide superannuation funds with an additional set of industry standard after-tax benchmarks. These unique indices include the effects of capital gains tax, in addition to the effects of franking credits and off-market buy-backs. >>

14 March 2011 - FTSE Wins USD 3.3 billion in Mandates from Two of Taiwan’s Largest Pension Funds

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the award winning global index provider, expands its footprint with asset owners in Asia following the announcement of three new mandates issued totalling USD 3.3 billion by two of Taiwan’s largest pension funds, the Public Services Pension Fund (“PSPF”) and the Labour Pension Fund (“LPF”). >>

11 March 2011 - FTSE4Good Semi-Annual Review – March 2011

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the award-winning global index provider, announces the changes to the FTSE4Good Index Series following the FTSE4Good March Semi-Annual Review. >>

10 March 2011 - Global Logistic Properties to join STI after half-yearly review

Singapore Press Holdings (SPH), Singapore Exchange (SGX) and FTSE Group (FTSE) announced today that Global Logistic Properties will replace SMRT Corp as a constituent of the Straits Times Index (STI) following the conclusion of its half-yearly review. SMRT Corp will join the FTSE ST Mid-Cap Index. >>

10 March 2011 - FTSE Goes Mobile with Real-Time iPhone Application

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the award winning index provider, today becomes the first global index provider to deliver streaming real-time index values direct to users, through an iPhone application - “FTSE APP”. With FTSE’s streaming service, continuous changes to the underlying stock prices are automatically captured in the real-time index value. The service provides iPhone users with direct insight into real-time market activity, wherever they may be. >>

9 March 2011 - FTSE Italia Index Series Review (March 2011) / Revisione trimestrale indici FTSE Italia Series (Marzo 2011)

The FTSE Italia Joint Executive Group has approved the following changes to the FTSE Italia Index Series which will become effective after the close of business on Friday, 18 March 2011 (i.e. on Monday, 21 March 2011). >>

9 March 2011 - Wood Group, ITV and Hargreaves Lansdown to join FTSE 100 Index

FTSE Group (“FTSE”) confirms today that international energy services company Wood Group (WG.L), UK commercial television network ITV (ITV.L), and independent financial services provider Hargreaves Lansdown (HRGV.L) will be joining the FTSE 100 Index. >>

8 March 2011 - FTSE MIB Index Quarterly Review March 2011/ Revisione trimestrale indice FTSE MIB Marzo 2011

The FTSE Italia Joint Executive Group has approved the following changes to the FTSE MIB Index which will become effective after the close of business on Friday, 18 March 2011 (i.e. on Monday, 21 March 2011). >>

1 March 2011 - FTSE China Index Series Quarterly Review

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the award winning global index provider, announces the results of the FTSE China Index Series quarterly review approved by the FTSE Asia Pacific Index Advisory Committee today. >>

24 February 2011 - FTSE and HKIFA announce changes to the FTSE MPF Index Series following 2010 market consultation

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the award winning global index provider and Hong Kong Investment Funds Association (“HKIFA”) today announce changes to the FTSE MPF Index Series, resulting from the market consultation held in late 2010. The consultation, part of a three-year regular cycle, is designed to ensure the FTSE MPF Index Series continues to meet the requirements of the market and provides the most accurate and relevant benchmarks for the Hong Kong investment community. >>

22 February - FTSE and Value Partners launch custom FTSE Value-Stocks China A-Share Index

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the leading global index provider, and Value Partners Index Services Limited (“Value Partners”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Value Partners Group, today launched the FTSE Value-Stocks China A-Share Index. The customised index offers a new and unique investment opportunity for investors looking to benefit from Value Partners’ expertise in value investing, as applied to China’s A-Share market. >>

10 February - FTSE Group leads collaboration to improve Breast Milk Substitute marketing practices

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the award winning global index provider, is pleased to announce a new collaborative initiative to commission external verification assessments of company marketing practices in relation to "Breast Milk Substitute" (BMS) products. >>

25 January - FTSE Group and AlphaSimplex announce the launch of the FTSE StableRisk Index Series

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the award winning global index provider, and AlphaSimplex Group LLC (“AlphaSimplex”), an investment adviser founded by MIT Professor Dr. Andrew W. Lo, jointly announce the launch of the FTSE StableRisk Index Series. The FTSE StableRisk Indices are a family of risk-controlled multi-asset indices which seek to capture long-term expected returns with less extreme shifts in short-term risk levels. >>

13 January - TPK Holding and Eva Airways Corp will join the newly rebranded FTSE TWSE Taiwan 50 Index - January 2011 Quarterly Review

FTSE Group (FTSE) and the Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation (TWSE) announce today that TPK Holding (3673) and Eva Airways (2618) will replace Nan Ya Printed Circuit Board (8046) and Inotera Memories (3474) as part of the quarterly review of the newly rebranded FTSE TWSE Taiwan 50 Index. >>