As of February 1, 2012 - NASDAQ OMX Nordic will change the existing industry classification codes (GICS standard) to the global standardized ICB classification codes.
The industry classification code is a part of the reference data on each equity instrument. Excluded from this action is instruments listed on Aktietorget.
Basic information regarding the ICB classification was published on October 26 in this press release: https://newsclient.omxgroup.com/cdsPublic/viewDisclosure.action?disclosureId=474980&lang=en
Time plan
· As from Tuesday December 13, testing is possible in the external test system INET OTF
· Production launch is scheduled for February 1, 2012
Questions and feedback
For further technical information please contact:
Rune Atling / +46 8 405 6575 / rune.atling@nasdaqomx.com
For further information regarding ICB content and index related questions please contact Nordic Index Operations / +46 8 405 6296 / index@nasdaqomx.com
Best regards,
NASDAQ OMX Nordic |