FTSE Sees Emerging Markets Hunger as It Expands in Latin America

  • Latam head expects first FTSE-BIVA ETF to trade in 2019
  • FTSE also planning to develop Latin America ESG index
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FTSE Russell is looking to broaden its reach in Latin America with a slew of new instruments.

The London-based index and data provider is working on partnerships from Mexico to Argentina, Jesus Togno, FTSE’s new regional director for Latin America, said in an interview. FTSE is making a move as global investors raise their exposure to emerging markets. Today, less than half of the $16 trillion benchmarked to FTSE indexes is dedicated to emerging markets, with the most potential growth expected in Latin America and Asia.