| Markit iBoxxFX trade weighted indices provide a new set of superior benchmarks in FX. |
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| The new indices allow investors to express a view on one currency rather than taking bilateral views with single currency crosses. |
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| Comprehensive quality controls ensure that users may rely on the indices and use them as a basis for derivative products or for valuing portfolios |
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| As an independent index supplier, Markit is committed to open and transparent markets |
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| Markit indices are objective, fully rules-based, dependable and adhere to highest quality standards |
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| The Markit iBoxxFX indices are calculated tick-by-tick from Monday morning in the Far East to Friday’s close on the west coast |
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| The indices are based on central banks’ basket exchange rates, which track the performance of a currency against a defined basket of currencies |
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| The currency weights in the indices are reviewed annually by Markit for changed central bank trade weights |
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| Index and bond data is available via data vendors, our website www.iBoxx.com, FTP and email |
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