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243 - Fiona Boal, Global Head of Equities: Fintech Series, S&P Global - Adjusting Leading Equity Indices to Global Shifts

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Episode Title: ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธAdapting Leading Equity Indices to Global Shifts๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

This was a sharp, direct dive into my guestโ€™s workโ€”another insightful conversation for the ๐Ÿ’ต โ„™๐• ๐•จ๐•–๐•ฃ๐•—๐•ฆ๐• ๐•Ž๐• ๐•ž๐•–๐•Ÿ ๐•š๐•Ÿ ๐•Ž๐•’๐•๐•๐•ค๐•ฅ๐•ฃ๐•–๐•–๐•ฅ & ๐•„๐• ๐•Ÿ๐•–๐•ช๐Ÿ’ต series on Heads Talk.

Fiona Boal, Global Head of Equities at S&P Dow Jones Indices, oversees equity index products, including:

  • S&P 500ยฎ
  • Dow Jones Industrial Averageยฎ
  • S&P Global BMI

With expertise across commodities, equities, and real assets, she has led in sell-side research, hedge funds, and asset management. Her deep understanding of investment strategies, index construction, and market dynamics places her at the forefront of financial innovation.

Topics Covered:
โ—ฝ๏ธS&P Indices & Governance โ€“ S&P family of indices, governance framework, and index committees
โ—ฝ๏ธIndex Construction & Risk Management
โ—ฝ๏ธPassive vs. Active Investing
โ—ฝ๏ธDiversification & Risk Mitigation - Capping mechanisms and multi-class share structures
โ—ฝ๏ธMarket Sentiment & Geopolitical Volatility โ€“ Navigating rapid shifts and regulatory complexities across jurisdictions
โ—ฝ๏ธTokenisation & Market Infrastructure - Role of digital assets
โ—ฝ๏ธEvolving ESG Metrics and Transparency
โ—ฝ๏ธPrivate Market Surge
โ—ฝ๏ธMagnificent Seven Impact on Sector Indices
โ—ฝ๏ธAI, Cybersecurity & Financial Markets - Fionaโ€™s Thoughts

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