Dear Friends and Colleagues,

In this in-depth podcast episode, Bruce Traan, Global Head of Indices at dxFeed, unpacks the intricacies of index management, emphasising the importance of creating tailored indices to meet specific investment strategies. He underscores the critical nature of data quality and the need for transparency in the processes involved.
Bruce also touches on utilising AI and machine learning in developing indices and the significance of clearly communicating the methodologies used. This episode provides insights into the evolving landscape of financial markets and the influence of technological progress on these markets.

Bruce Traan is an accomplished business leader with over 21 years of global experience in capital markets and the index industry. He specialises in strategic partnerships, global business development, and index product strategy. Before joining dxFeed in September 2023, Bruce founded Benchmarket, the first peer-to-peer exchange for index licensing. Before that, he served as Chief Index Officer at Coin Metrics and held senior leadership roles at Cboe Global Markets, overseeing the geographic expansion of benchmark products and services. Bruce holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science with a minor in finance from Northeastern Illinois University and an M.B.A. from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.

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Stay curious and keep investing smartly,

Stefan Wagner
Host of the Nalu FM Finance Podcast

Episode 37: Bruce Traan - How is Technology Shaping the Evolution of Index-Linked Products?

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