SSGA Global Index Plus Trust to exclude tobacco, controversial weaponsBY RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | FRIDAY, 15 SEP 2017 6:26PMState Street Global Advisors (SSGA) the investment management business of State Street Corporation has decided to exclude tobacco and controversial weapons shares from the State Street Global Index Plus Trust. Related News |
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