Master class: growing role of indexing in the financial ecosystem

Indices and benchmarks have long been an essential part of investment ecosystem and are relevant for all market participants whether you are an Originator, Trader, Consultant, Asset Owner or an Asset Manager. To help you navigate the landscape and for deep industry insights you are cordially invited to the Masterclass by Fiona Bassett, CEO of FTSE Russell, an indexing powerhouse at the heart of the City.

Indices and index methodologies across all asset classes have evolved significantly over recent years, aided by the rise of index-based investment, and shifting investor preferences. Fiona will share her deep knowledge of the subject. From FTSE 100 to Digital Assets, from World Government Bonds and Sustainable Investment practices to reference indexing for ever growing and evolving ETF markets. Join Fiona at the iconic London Stock Exchange for this unique Masterclass.

Date: Wednesday 12 February 2025
Time: 08:30-11:30
Venue: LSEG, 10 Paternoster Square, London EC4M 7LS
Price: £20, to include refreshments

About Fiona Bassett

Group Head, Benchmark & Indices / CEO, FTSE Russell

Fiona Bassett is a dynamic senior executive with a proven track record of building and transforming businesses in financial markets. With strategic and operational expertise spanning multiple geographies, asset classes and functions, Fiona is known for her energetic and values driven leadership style consistently driving innovation and excellence.

Throughout her career, Fiona has demonstrated a passion for cultivating talent and building diverse, high-performance teams that deliver exceptional results. Her leadership impact has been acknowledged with prestigious industry awards, including the American Banker, Mutual Fund Industry, and Institute of International Finance accolades.

Prior to joining LSEG as CEO for FTSE Russell, Fiona was a long-standing Deutsche Bank veteran, most recently serving as the Global Head of Systematic Investment Solutions and Implementation (trading) at DWS where she also was CEO of DWS UK.