JP Morgan to add Philippines and Saudi Arabia to key EM bond index over 10 months

JP Morgan is set to add the Philippines and Saudi Arabia to a key emerging-market bond index over a 10-month period.

Two markets to be added

The planned changes will bring both the Philippines and Saudi Arabia into the index. The source does not provide further details on the specific securities involved or the effect of the change on investors and markets.

Gradual inclusion timeline

The additions are scheduled to take place over 10 months rather than on a single date. The timeline sets out the pace at which the two countries will be included in the index.

The information was reported as of November 6, 2026. No additional details about the index methodology, weightings or market response were provided.