Switzerland Index Provider STOXX (Subsidiary of ISS STOXX, Deutsche Börse Group) Buys France-Based Research-Driven Index Solutions Company Scientific Beta from Singapore Exchange (SGX)
9th July 2026 | Hong Kong
Switzerland index provider STOXX (Subsidiary of ISS STOXX, Deutsche Börse Group) has announced to buy France-based research-driven index solutions company Scientific Beta from Singapore Exchange (SGX). ISS STOXX Announcement (8/7/26): “STOXX Ltd., part of the ISS STOXX group of companies and leading provider of benchmark and custom index solutions for global institutional investors, today announced its acquisition of Nice, France-based Scientific Beta, known for its world-class research capabilities, and its suite of smart beta, climate, and enhanced cap-weight indices. The transaction strengthens STOXX’s position as a leading provider of systematic, research-driven index solutions and advances its strategy to deepen engagement with asset owners, globally. Originally founded within EDHEC-Risk Institute, Scientific Beta has built a strong reputation for translating academic research into transparent, rules-based equity strategies designed for institutional investors. The firm, founded in 2012 and part of the SGX Group, has approximately 40 full-time employees based primarily in Nice as well as London, Singapore, and Sydney. The acquisition combines Scientific Beta’s academically grounded factor research and signal design capabilities with STOXX’s index expertise to deliver factor indices. Together, the integrated offering establishes a differentiated, end-to-end investment platform spanning research, signal development, portfolio construction, and benchmark implementation. The addition of Scientific Beta is expected to accelerate STOXX’s expansion within the asset owner segment and deepen engagement with large institutional investors. Its wide-ranging capabilities further strengthen STOXX’s ability to deliver customized, research-led portfolio solutions and to embed its benchmarks more deeply within institutional mandates.” SGX Announcement (8/7/26): “SGX Group today announced that it has divested its wholly owned subsidiary, Scientific Beta, to STOXX Ltd. This transaction underscores SGX Group’s disciplined approach to active portfolio management and capital allocation, enabling the redeployment of resources towards capabilities aligned with its growth priorities. As SGX sharpens its strategic focus, it is prioritising investments that strengthen its multi-asset franchise and long-term growth trajectory, particularly in areas that are integral to its securities, derivatives and data businesses. This agreement secures an outcome that positions Scientific Beta for its next phase of growth. Under new ownership, it will be well-equipped to advance its research-driven capabilities and expand its global reach. Following the transaction, SGX will retain its global multi-asset iEdge platform and continue to build on its index business as part of its broader multi-asset offering.”
“ Switzerland Index Provider STOXX (Subsidiary of ISS STOXX, Deutsche Börse Group) Buys France-Based Research-Driven Index Solutions Company Scientific Beta from Singapore Exchange (SGX) “
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Gary Retelny, President & CEO of ISS STOXX: “This acquisition will accelerate our strategy to deliver scalable, research-driven, and cost-effective index solutions to institutional investors globally. It strengthens our ability to meet the growing demand for systematic, rules-based strategies that are undergirded by world-class research, for institutional investors across the globe.”
Axel Lomholt, STOXX General Manager: “The addition of Scientific Beta and its highly talented team underscore our commitment to delivering differentiated indexing solutions, grounded in industry leading research, that enhance our clients’ investment processes. Asset owners are increasingly seeking strategies that combine academic rigor with real-world implementation at scale. Bringing Scientific Beta into STOXX strengthens our ability to meet this demand, offering clients seamless access to advanced factor research, robust portfolio construction, and scalable index implementation within a single, integrated platform.”
Ng Yao Loong, Head of Global Financial Markets, SGX Group: “We are pleased to transition Scientific Beta to a new owner well-positioned to scale its capabilities and distribution. This divestment allows SGX to focus on areas where we see the strongest opportunities to deliver impact for our clients, partners and shareholders, and to further strengthen our multi-asset offering.”
Scientific Beta – Scientific Beta is a wholly owned subsidiary of SGX Group, following SGX’s initial majority acquisition in 2020 and subsequent completion of full ownership in 2025. SGX maintains the principles of independent, empirical-based academic research that has benefited Scientific Beta’s development to date. Scientific Beta was established in 2012 by the EDHEC-Risk Institute, one of the top academic institutions in the field of fundamental and applied research for the investment industry. We pioneer the latest advances in smart factor and ESG/Climate index design and implementation, with a mission to encourage adoption by industry peers. Our academic heritage means we have a relentless focus on scientific rigour and precision and we apply this to all aspects of our service provision to clients. Our smart factor and ESG/Climate solutions are proven scientifically, with full transparency of both our methods and the associated risks.
STOXX – STOXX® and DAX® indices comprise a global and comprehensive family of more than 18,000 strictly rules-based and transparent indices. Best known for the leading European equity indices EURO STOXX 50®, STOXX® Europe 600 and DAX®, the portfolio of index solutions consists of total market, benchmark, blue-chip, sustainability, thematic and factor-based indices covering a complete set of world, regional and country markets. STOXX and DAX indices are licensed to more than 550 companies around the world for benchmarking purposes and as underlyings for ETFs, futures and options, structured products, and passively managed investment funds. STOXX Ltd., part of the ISS STOXX group of companies, is the administrator of the STOXX and DAX indices under the European Benchmark Regulation. stoxx.com
ISS STOXX – ISS STOXX provides actionable insights through its comprehensive product offerings, proven expertise, and high-quality data that capital market participants around the world can use to inform their decision-making. Across indices, investment stewardship, corporate governance, sustainability, and fund intelligence, institutional investors and companies rely on us to help them manage investments, strengthen their governance practices, and bring new products to market. ISS STOXX, which is owned by Deutsche Börse Group, employs approximately 4,000 professionals operating across 34 locations in 20 countries. ISS STOXX’s clients include many of the world’s leading institutional investors and corporate issuers who turn to ISS STOXX for its objective and varied offerings.
Switzerland Index Provider STOXX (Subsidiary of ISS STOXX, Deutsche Börse Group) Buys France-Based Research-Driven Index Solutions Company Scientific Beta from Singapore Exchange (SGX)
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