New York (Oct. 5, 2006) - Dow Jones Indexes and Wilshire Associates
have developed a new, comprehensive index family that will fully cover
the global equity market following a single set of rules and consistent
index history. The Dow Jones Wilshire Global Indexes, which includes the
first global total market index, will provide plan sponsors with
superior tools and services to assist them in fulfilling their fiduciary
responsibilities as they manage their funds' investments.
Professional journalists are cordially invited to participate in a
panel discussion that will address the needs of plan sponsors, asset
managers and consultants.
Expert speakers include:
- ROSALIND M. HEWSENIAN, former Managing Director and Senior Investment
Consultant, Wilshire Associates Incorporated
STEVEN A. SCHOENFELD, Chief Investment Officer of Global Quantitative
Management, Northern Trust Global Investments
John A. Prestbo, Editor and Executive Director, Dow Jones Indexes, will
moderate the panel and discuss the index's construction, methodology,
and benchmarking significance.
A question and answer session will follow the panel discussion. Lunch
will be served.
What: Panel Discussion and Luncheon
When: Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Time: 12:00 - 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Where: The Harvard Club of New York City
35 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036
Attendees must register in advance. Please register via RSVP to:
Rebecca Patterson, 212-659-1273 or by e-mail at pr-indexes[at]dowjones.com