The IIA represents the global index industry and promotes sound practices. Follow us for the latest news in indexes and updates from CEO Kirsten Wegner.

Joined January 2015
As #BenchmarkRegulation continues to evolve globally, understanding differences in scope and approach matters for benchmark administrators and users alike. View our recent #IndexMinutes with @Bloomberg to learn more: tinyurl.com/ycxprxp5
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Indexes have been around for more than a century, yet #indexregulation is a much newer story. In our #IndexMinutes with @Bloomberg, we look at how benchmark regulation evolved from the LIBOR scandal into today's broader regulatory frameworks. View here: tinyurl.com/ycxprxp5
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.@Cboe recently joined IIA’s CEO for an #IndexMinutes exploring how #options can offer #investors greater flexibility to manage exposure, generate additional income and tailor their investment approach amid #marketvolatility and uncertainty. Watch here: tinyurl.com/2fzty3td
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In the latest #IndexMinutes, Bloomberg's Vinay Reddy discusses the evolving benchmark regulatory landscape, recent developments in the EU and UK, and why #indexgovernance and transparency remain critical. Watch now: tinyurl.com/ycxprxp5
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Options aren't just for speculation. From puts that can help establish a downside floor to covered calls that can generate income, they can be powerful #riskmanagement tools for #investors. View our recent #IndexMinutes with @Cboe to learn more: tinyurl.com/2fzty3td
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#Options can be a powerful tool for managing risk. Our latest #IndexMinutes with @Cboe touches on how options-based index strategies can help #investors manage #volatility, generate income and define potential outcomes. View their full discussion here: tinyurl.com/2fzty3td
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How can investors manage #volatility while maintaining flexibility? Our #IndexMinutes with @Cboe discusses the VIX, #options-based strategies, covered calls, buffer strategies and how investors can use these tools to manage risk and potential outcomes. tinyurl.com/2fzty3td
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#IPO timelines have nearly doubled — 8 yrs (mid-90s) to 14 yrs (2024). Median IPO revenue: $16M → $200M+. Growth once captured by public investors now happens privately — and #indexproviders are racing to build the benchmarks to track it. tinyurl.com/mr2cy2jx
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#PrivateMarkets are heading toward $20T by 2030 — but most #investors can't access them. IIA's CEO is ft. in @barronsadvisor discussing why access needs to come with transparency: tinyurl.com/mr2cy2jx
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Companies now stay private ~14 yrs before IPO — nearly double the wait from the 90s. Most investors miss the growth entirely, locked out by accredited-investor rules. IIA's CEO is ft. in @barronsadvisor on using transparency to level the playing field: bit.ly/457CxUz
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IIA CEO writes in @barronsadvisor about the growing accessibility of #privatemarkets and why expanding access must go hand in hand with greater transparency, reliable benchmarks and consistent data. Read the full article: tinyurl.com/3tbs7jze
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Happy #NationalSavingsMonth! Budgeting doesn't have to be complicated — try the 50/30/20 rule: 50% needs, 30% wants, 20%+ savings. Small steps add up to real security. The #indexindustry helps set the market standards that help savers invest with confidence. #FinancialWellness
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July is National Savings Month! Tip #2: Tackle debt first. Every $ spent on interest is a $ you can't save or invest. Pay down high-interest balances, consolidate where you can, and redirect that cash flow into #savings & #investing. Cut what costs you, grow what builds you.
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July is National Savings Month! Tip #1: Automate your savings. Set up transfers to hit your savings account the day you get paid — "pay yourself first" before you have a chance to spend it. We support savers through transparency & investor education. #SmartSaving #Indexing
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The index industry is transforming fast, and it's about way more than indexes. Catch the latest episode of “Voices of the IIA” with Morningstar’s Amelia Furr and IIA’s Kirsten Wegner here: tinyurl.com/2s3935tt #Indexing #AssetManagement
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On the new Voices of the IIA, Amelia Furr & Kirsten Wegner discuss Morningstar’s CRSP acquisition & how modern indexes have evolved into essential research "lenses." Discover how data & tech are driving innovation: tinyurl.com/2s3935tt
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