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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: ๐บ๐ธAdapting Leading Equity Indices to Global Shifts๐บ๐ธ
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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:
โฝ๏ธS&P Indices & Governance โ S&P family of indices, governance framework, and index committees
โฝ๏ธIndex Construction & Risk Management
โฝ๏ธPassive vs. Active Investing
โฝ๏ธDiversification & Risk Mitigation - Capping mechanisms and multi-class share structures
โฝ๏ธMarket Sentiment & Geopolitical Volatility โ Navigating rapid shifts and regulatory complexities across jurisdictions
โฝ๏ธTokenisation & Market Infrastructure - Role of digital assets
โฝ๏ธEvolving ESG Metrics and Transparency
โฝ๏ธPrivate Market Surge
โฝ๏ธMagnificent Seven Impact on Sector Indices
โฝ๏ธAI, Cybersecurity & Financial Markets - Fionaโs Thoughts
S&P Global Articles mentioned:
- Indexology - Meet the New and More Diversified S&P/BMV IPC
- S&P Global and ESG Scores
- Multi-Class Share Companies
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