Investing May 3, 2001

FTSE Co-Develops South Africa Indices

May 3, 2001 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) will partner with FTSE to develop a new index series called the FTSE/JSE Africa Series for investors in Southern African securities.
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FTSE and the JSE will begin updating the existing JSE equity and derivative indices to bring them up to international investment standards and introduce new investor benefits including:

  • the implementation of free float, total return indices
  • the FTSE Global Classification System
  • an expanded range of benchmark and tradable index products.

The updated indices will become part of the new index family.  FTSE will calculate the FTSE/JSE Africa series on behalf of the JSE.  The review process is scheduled for completion by year end.

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The JSE is the only licensed stock exchange in South Africa and has a market capitalization of R1,534.3 billion.


 

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