Company launches Christian Stock Index

European share index provider Stoxx has launched Europe's first Christian Stock Index which, it says, comprises companies that act in accordance with the values and principles of the Christian religion.

European share index provider Stoxx has launched Europe's first Christian Stock Index which, it says, comprises companies that act in accordance with the values and principles of the Christian faith.

The 533 companies selected for the faith-based list include oil giant Shell - previously sanctioned with a $120m (€90.2m) fine for market abuse and deceiving investors about the level of its fuel reserves.