FTSE's approach to nationality within indices
In an age of multinational companies and multinational listings, the factors affecting the determination of the nationality of companies for inclusion in indices have become more complex. For the investment community, nationality is, and is likely to remain, a significant factor in decisions around how assets are invested.
FTSE Group recognises the importance of having a transparent, objective and consistent approach for determining the nationality of companies included in FTSE indices. The rules were developed by the FTSE Nationality Committee (which consists of leading market professionals from around the globe, including pension plan trustees, investment managers and financial analysts), in conjunction with input received from a wide variety of market participants.
For more information on FTSE's approach to nationality within indices, please refer to section 3.1 of the FTSE Global Equity Index Series Ground Rules or section 4.2 of the FTSE UK Index Series Ground Rules