MSCI Barra to launch 20,000 new indices
GLOBAL - Global index provider MSCI Barra will be launching some 20,000 new indices over the next few months in order to remain in step with growing trends in pension fund investments.
The proposed restructuring of the firm, which is currently in the consultation phase, will see MSCI Barra broadening and increasing its span of indices to include a wider scope of assets - particularly...
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