Indexing the world

In this episode of Index Ideas, Arne Noack, Head of Equity and Multi-Asset Indices, Americas, at FTSE Russell, describes our approach to building global equity benchmarks—from country selection to regional and size classifications and current demands from clients for more customised exposures.

Chapters

• (00:00:00) - Intro & Season 2 Kickoff
• (00:00:42) - Guest Welcome: Arne Noack
• (00:00:52) - How to Measure the Global Equity Market
• (00:01:40) - Who Uses the FTSE All‑World & How
• (00:02:47) - Developed vs Emerging: How the Split Shifts
• (00:03:52) - Size Bands & Regional Methodology
• (00:05:47) - Index Names Across Providers & Country Classification Differences
• (00:08:13) - Eligibility: From Rulebooks to Quality of Markets Matrix
• (00:10:18) - How Membership Changes: Rebalances & Watchlists
• (00:11:31) - Reclassification Examples: Korea & Vietnam
• (00:12:25) - Advisory Committees & Governance
• (00:13:56) - Ex‑US & Regional Variants + Close