welcome
A word from chief executive, Mark Makepeace
Welcome to the first issue of FTSEFocus, the new bi-monthly newsletter from FTSE. In each issue we'll keep you updated with news and views from the indexing experts
at FTSE, including development of our indices, partnership news, and opinions on the issues affecting investors today. We'll also inform you of the major index review dates, and index-related events around the globe.
Extreme market volatility and the associated uncertain market conditions in our industry have again demonstrated the need for accurate and transparent indexing against which investors can measure and analyse market activity. Front pages around the world have been dominated by the performance of FTSE and other leading market measures to illustrate the volatile trading experienced in global markets. We take the responsibility of providing accurate and timely information to market participants very seriously, and will continue to develop and enhance our products in line with investor requirements.
In recent weeks we've proved again that FTSE indices are a measure on which the world’s markets can depend. In turn, we depend on two-way communication with investors, so please let us know what you want to read about in future issues. We aim to keep FTSEFocus as user-driven and relevant as our index products, so please do share your views. You can email us at ftsefocus@ftse.com.
With best wishes,
Mark Makepeace
Chief Executive, FTSE Group
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