For many years, Towers Watson (TW) conducted its own investigation into alternative approaches to investing market cap. Philip Tindall senior investment consultant with TW was impressed with recent performances CIO affiliates Research (RA) on the innovative concept of investing is called "Fundamental methodology Index". He believes that this may be an important innovation in the application of non-market approaches a cap, but it does have some concerns about the approach and whether it would be appropriate for clients TW. Clients depend on TW, to keep them on the cutting edge of institutional investment, but untried recommend investment strategies and deviations from the status quo or investment practices can create timing in relation to its competitors investment advice, attracting new customers, or it can lead to unsatisfactory and the flight of its customers to the competition. "Hide
by Richard B. Evans, Rick Green Source: Darden School of Business 21 pages. Publication Date: January 20, 2012. Prod. #: UV5669-PDF-ENG
