Dan Draper, CFA, CEO of S&P Dow Jones Indices, joined CFA Society Chicago on July 15, 2021 for a Fireside Chat and Q&A. Draper shared his insights on the evolution of the indexing industry, financial innovation, and trends shaping global markets today. As stewards of iconic benchmarks such as the S&P 500 Index and the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Draper discussed the future of indexing, the growing demand for index-based products and solutions, and the role of research, technology and data in advancing market transparency and long-term sustainability.