Today we are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Midland National Life Insurance Company (a member company of Sammons Financial Group Companies)! Midland is the first insurance carrier partner to bring The Index Standard’s custom, exclusive allocation models to their fixed index annuities. The program allows financial professionals to meet client needs with superior diversification options for crediting strategies. In the announcement, our Head of Insurance Branislav Nikolic commented, "we strongly believe that a balanced and well diversified selection of indices and index-linked strategies can give end consumers the best possible starting point for consistent accumulation over the long term. If it were my grandmother’s money on the line, I would definitely suggest she cast a wider net whenever possible.” Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gdwNefju
About us
The Index Standard is an independent provider of unbiased ratings and forecasts on indices and index-linked products, as well as FIA model allocations. Based on comprehensive data and research, our ratings help investors compare global indices, not just their prevailing performance but also looking into the future by highlighting their long term potential. The Index Standard also serves as an information portal by providing guides on investment trends and concepts, unmasking the mystique of index investments and making finance more approachable.
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http://www.theindexstandard.com
External link for The Index Standard
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- New York City
- Type
- Privately Held
- Specialties
- Index Ratings, Index Forecasts, Index Insights, Annuity Ratings, FIA Model Allocations, and Custom Research
Locations
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New York City, US
Employees at The Index Standard
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Laurence Black
Founder at The Index Standard
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Alex Matturri, CFA
Retired CEO, S&P Dow Jones Indices | Board Member Cboe Global Markets | Advisor to Financial Services Companies
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Evan Schnidman
Data & AI Expert. Startup Advisor. Fractional Executive. Podcast Co-Host. Experienced Entrepreneur. Political Economy Nerd.
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Jay Watson
Head Of Analytics at The Index Standard
Updates
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INTRODUCING: a new series from The Index Standard: "The Wisdom of Wall Street" We regularly gather and aggregate 10-year forward-looking forecasts from a variety of asset managers, insurance carriers and advisors. This article series distills the key takeaways into a concise format. The goal is to help investors understand where returns may come from. The theme for the latest edition is, "Go International." Get the full article here: https://lnkd.in/geDC6aRQ If you want to discuss further, get in touch with Laurence Black, founder of The Index Standard.
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Thank you BISA for featuring Laurence Black's opinion piece on the merits of adding #volatility control indices to #retirement portfolios for cushioning #returns. As we like to say, diversification is one of the few free lunches in finance! https://lnkd.in/ecg9dV6G
Industry Leaders Explore 2024’s Important Issues in BISA Portfolio Magazine
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Our own NAFA (National Association for Fixed Annuities) board member Branislav Nikolic was in DC last week for the NAFA Annuity Leadership Forum. It's always great to get together with like-minded people around great causes. This year's attendees went a step further and discussed the best path forward to retirement security in the US with government representatives. This rounds off June as the #annuityawarenessmonth but there is always more to be done. Now it’s time for some rest, Happy 4th of July! Chuck DiVencenzo
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Thank you Summer Wang and SRP for mentioning our partnership with Luma Financial Technologies. Our mission is to help people understand #indices and #annuities to make better financial decisions, and Luma has helped us significantly extend our audience reach.
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We couldn't agree more with WSJ on #backtest bias! Consider The Index Standard 10-year #forecast for over 900 #indices and #ETFs that present a forward-looking alternative to backtests. Book a demo or email us at [email protected]. https://lnkd.in/eAMRP2UB
When Past Performance Doesn’t Even Predict Past Performance
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Check this out in case you haven't!
In case you missed it, Luma is now partnered with The Index Standard! This collaboration provides in-platform objective and transparent tools to further enhance client outcomes for annuity products. Users now have access to a comprehensive scoring system and actionable annuity allocation insights directly from Luma’s Product Marketplace.
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Custom indices can bring real benefits to financial planning but how to do it right? Thanks Athene for Producers for the opportunity to share our thoughts. Register via the link.
Join Laurence Black, founder of The Index Standard for a #webinar on Tuesday, June 4 at 11 a.m. CT. He will share expert insight on why custom indices may have a valuable place in an annuity, especially in a world of higher #inflation and fluctuating interest rates. Register here: https://ow.ly/51gZ50RyXhF
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The Index Standard is excited to announce our newest collaboration with Luma Financial Technologies to provide in-platform objective and transparent tools that further help enhance client outcomes for annuity products. Through this partnership, users have access to a comprehensive scoring system and actionable annuity allocation insights directly from Luma’s Product Marketplace. Contact Laurence Black or Branislav Nikolic for more information.
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We just hit another milestone by closing our second funding round. A heartfelt thanks to our new and existing investors, and to our clients for your support. We are excited to take The Index Standard to the next level. Laurence Black Jay Watson