FTSE ORB Index Series

Our FTSE ORB Index Series measures the performance of corporate bonds trading on LSEG’s ORB across different industry sectors and maturity bands.

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Announcements

DECOMMISIONED – Effective August 31, 2025

As part of its ongoing review of index dependencies and usage, FTSE Russell announces that effective August 31, 2025, the FTSE ORB Index Series will be decommissioned to allow for a more streamlined FTSE fixed income index product offering.

FTSE Russell will continue to monitor the UK retail bond asset class and welcomes feedback from market participants on future potential development areas to support investment in this market.

 

 

The FTSE ORB Index Series is a series of rules-based indices that measure the performance of corporate bonds trading on London Stock Exchange’s Order Book for Retail Bonds across different industry sectors and maturity bands. FTSE would like to thank Investec for their valuable contribution to the development of the index series. 

Find more information on the LSE's Order Book for Retail Bonds.

The FTSE ORB Index Series includes:

  • FTSE ORB Index

  • FTSE ORB Financials Index

  • FTSE ORB Non-Financials Index 

  • FTSE ORB Under 5Y Until Maturity Index

  • FTSE ORB Over 5Y Until Maturity Index

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Index announcements

Stay up-to-date and read the latest index change notices and announcements.

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Research and Insights

Article

China’s dim sum bond market booms again

Dim sum bonds are booming. Discover what’s driving record CNH bond issuance—from low rates to renminbi globalisation—in this FTSE Russell market insight.
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Safe harbour in a debt storm? The FTSE Debt Capacity World Govt Bond Index after 10 yrs

The FTSE Russell Debt Capacity World Govt Bond Index (DCWGBI) has outperformed traditional sovereign bonds for 10 years by adjusting weights based on debt sustainability. Learn how it navigates rising debt/GDP and yields.
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11 min

Research

Government debt sustainability: An examination of the FTSE Debt Capacity World Government Bond Index after 10 years

We assess the FTSE Debt Capacity World Government Bond Index after 10 years, and how it adjusts weightings to reflect fiscal risk. Find out more.

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