Innovation

By being at the heart of the markets that we serve, we are well positioned to understand the needs of our clients and deliver the right products.

FTSE is committed to setting new standards in index innovation. Both the introduction of the free float system and the classification of countries' market status have become accepted market standards.

Universe	July 2008	FTSE adds Frontier markets to further extend the global universe
	Sep 2003	FTSE extends its global universe to 98% with the launch of FTSE Global Equity Index Series
	Sep 2000	FTSE extends its global universe to 90% of market capitalisation with the inception of the FTSE All-World Index

Methodology	Jan 2008	FTSE launches its first Environmental Technology (ET) Index
	Feb 2006	FTSE launches Islamic, Shariah compliant indices (FTSE Global Shariah Index Series). Screened by Yasaar Shariah Scholars
	Nov 2005	FTSE launches Non-Market Cap Weighted Indices (FTSE GWA & FTSE RAFI Series)
	July 2004	FTSE launches Hedge Index Series
	Sep 2003	FTSE Global Small Cap Indices form a part of the Global Equity Index Series
	Nov 2002	FTSE launches Global Style Index Series with multi-factor approach
	Jul 2001	FTSE launches Socially Responsible Investment Index (FTSE4Good)
	Oct 1999	FTSE launches FTSE Multinationals Index Series

Sector & Market Classification	Dec 2005	All FTSE indices move from GCS to ICB (Industry Classification Benchmark)
	Mar 2004	FTSE announces country classification rules
	Jul 1999	FTSE introduces Global Classification System (GCS)

Free Float & Liquidity	Mar 2007	FTSE implements enhanced liquidity rule
	Jun 2001	Conversion of all FTSE indices to free float adjusted calculation
	Jan 2000	New FTSE index additions free float adjusted
	Feb1999	FTSE consults the market on the creation of free float adjusted indices

Further information:

FTSE - Leading the Index Evolution