FTSE Index Module Customization Guide

The document is a guide detailing the FTSE Index Module, a tool designed to enable clients to customize indices in real time. It outlines the functionalities of the module, which allows users to research and analyze index ideas, back-test potential new indices, and perform custom benchmark design. The guide emphasizes the importance of real-time customization, highlighting how the module can streamline workflows and reduce the time from concept to production. It also addresses the challenges faced by legacy processes in fixed income, such as slow customer workflows and heavy analytics requirements. The document presents a client case study involving a US asset owner who successfully designed a benchmark for a new mandate, demonstrating the practical application of the FTSE Index Module. Additionally, it discusses future enhancements planned for the module, including the expansion of data sets and features to further improve client experience.