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Thompson Hine LLP, a full-service business law firm with approximately 400 lawyers in 11 offices, was ranked number 1 in the category “Most innovative North American law firms: New working models” by The Financial Times and was 1 of 7 firms shortlisted for The American Lawyer’s inaugural Legal Services Innovation Award. The firm has been recognized by the National Law Journal as a Legal Technology Trailblazer and featured by Bloomberg for its innovative service delivery models, which drive accuracy and predictability. The firm’s commitment to innovation is embodied in Thompson Hine SmartPaTHTM – a smarter way to work – predictable, efficient and aligned with client goals. For more information, please visit ThompsonHine.com and ThompsonHine.com/SmartPaTH.

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A complimentary webinar presented by ETF BILD Project Join us for an engaging discussion with&nbsp;Howard Silverblatt&nbsp;exploring the history, structure, and future of the S&amp;P 500 Index, one of the most influential benchmarks in global financial markets. Howard is one of the premier thought leaders in indexing, having spent 49 years at Standard &amp; Poor’s (now S&amp;P 500 Dow Jones Indices). The&nbsp;Wall Street Journal&nbsp;recently called Howard the “high priest of the S&amp;P 500 Index and the dean of data.” &nbsp; This program will offer a deeper look at how the Index originated, how it operates today, and the critical role it plays across investing, regulation, and academic research. Our panel will also examine emerging questions about market concentration, evolving regulatory expectations, and the growing role of innovation, including AI, in index construction and management. Key Topics Include:

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Origins, evolution, and key milestones of the S&amp;P 500 Index

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Index construction, governance, and its role as a market benchmark

Applications in financial products, data licensing, and regulatory considerations, including perspectives from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Market concentration and the broader impact of indexed investing

Future Outlook: innovation, AI, and what lies ahead

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<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardsilverblatt/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Howard Silverblatt</a> Senior Index Analyst at Dow Jones S&amp;P Indices

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnjacobsmba/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">John L. Jacobs</a> Former Nasdaq Executive and current ETF Board Member

<a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/bibb-strench/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bibb Strench</a> Partner, Thompson Hine LLP

ETF Bild: An In-Depth Look at the Most Benchmarked Index in the World – The S&P 500

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