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Inside the green economy: what it is and why it matters

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Inside the green economy: what it is and why it matters

The green economy generated over US$5 trillion in annual revenues for the first time last year, making up nearly 9% of listed market capitalisation. It represents a significant growth opportunity and an increasing number of companies and investors are keen to understand its parameters and its potential.

Fighting fraud in the digital age: Top insights from Money20/20

Risk Intelligence

Fighting fraud in the digital age: Top insights from Money20/20

Explore key fraud trends from Money20/20, including synthetic IDs, deepfakes, and payment scams—plus how AI and regulation are shaping global defenses.

Staying resilient in times of market volatility

Post Trade Solutions

Staying resilient in times of market volatility

Smart Clearing optimises FX forwards by reducing SA-CCR capital charges, using LCH ForexClear and SwapAgent to slash margin and counterparty risk.

FTSE Russell

Test your market and index knowledge in our Q2 2025 quiz

In the second quarter, global markets recovered from the volatility seen in Q1. But how familiar are you with the latest market and FTSE Russell index facts and figures?

Risk Intelligence

Trusted Data Conversations: World-Check

Hear from global compliance leaders on how World-Check supports AML, sanctions, and KYC efforts with trusted data. Insights from 25 years of impact.

FTSE Russell

Beyond traditional market cap: Building better real estate benchmarks with Target Diversification™

Target Diversification recalibrates the FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed Index, boosting diversification and yield while keeping liquidity and tracking error tight.

Clearing

Everything you need to know about Smart Clearing

Smart Clearing optimises FX forwards by reducing SA-CCR capital charges, using LCH ForexClear and SwapAgent to slash margin and counterparty risk.

FTSE Russell

China’s dim sum bond market booms again

Dim sum bonds are booming. Discover what’s driving record CNH bond issuance—from low rates to renminbi globalisation—in this FTSE Russell market insight.

Nelson Huang & Mandy Chiang

FTSE Russell

Safe harbour in a debt storm? The FTSE Debt Capacity World Govt Bond Index after 10 yrs

The FTSE Russell Debt Capacity World Govt Bond Index (DCWGBI) has outperformed traditional sovereign bonds for 10 years by adjusting weights based on debt sustainability. Learn how it navigates rising debt/GDP and yields.

Robin Marshall & Nelson Huang

Post Trade Solutions

Risk Reimagined: The Rise of Open Source in Finance

This episode dives into the evolving regulatory and modelling landscape in the UK for traded risk. Scott Sobolewski speaks with Xabier Anduaga and Joey O’Brien about trends in counterparty credit risk, model validation and the growing adoption of the Open Source Risk Engine (ORE).

FTSE Russell

Government debt sustainability: An examination of the FTSE Debt Capacity World Government Bond Index after 10 years

We assess the FTSE Debt Capacity World Government Bond Index after 10 years, and how it adjusts weightings to reflect fiscal risk. Find out more.

LSEG

Six Big Themes from London Climate Action Week

Explore 6 key climate and energy insights from LSEG’s London Climate Action Week roundtable—from geopolitics to innovation and grid bottlenecks.

FTSE Russell

A decoupling world offers more diversification opportunities

In our July edition of Macro Microscope, Indrani De and John Dioufas explore how a decoupling world offers more diversification opportunities.

Post Trade Solutions

Navigating Complexity: FMS, Risk Management & the Power of Open Source

In this compelling episode of Ahead of the Curve, Roland Stamm is joined by Maeve Gear from FMS-SG to explore the intricate world of winding down complex financial portfolios in the wake of the global financial crisis.

FTSE Russell

Understanding Shariah Compliant Indexing

We provide an introduction to Islamic Finance, describe the construction of a Shariah-compliant equity and bond index and profile our Shariah index range.

Risk Intelligence

Verifying ACH payments: a vital step

Learn how to verify ACH payments to prevent fraud, meet Nacha compliance, and secure digital transactions with identity and account verification best practices.

Risk Intelligence

How effective is your CDD?

Discover how strong CDD processes protect your business from fraud and ensure compliance. Get our checklist to boost risk management and efficiency today.

FTSE Russell

Convertibles: can’t live without them!

Discover why convertible bonds thrive in any market. They offer equity upside, bond-like defense, and reduced volatility—making them a smart portfolio staple.

Irina Ons Vilaboa

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