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MSCI (MSCI) reports survey findings that 71% of financial advisers plan to increase their use of active ETFs.

The ETF Intelligence Survey 2026, covering 450 advisers in the U.S. and Europe, shows 87% already use active ETFs, while 62% plan to raise passive ETF allocations as well. A new active ETF from an existing manager would most likely replace a mutual fund or UCITS holding for 58% of respondents, and half would switch to an active ETF version of a strategy they already own. Thematic and megatrend ETFs draw the strongest demand at 47%, and 45% of advisers expect to broaden equity allocations beyond home markets, with more focus on emerging (39%) than developed markets (24%). Liquidity and trading efficiency are priorities for 68% of respondents, and 58% would pay more for difficult-to-access strategies, but only 16% see private markets as a good ETF fit.

MSCI (MSCI) will participate in a fireside chat at the Barclays Annual Global Financial Services Conference on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 10:30 AM Eastern Time.

A live webcast and replay will be accessible via the events and presentations section of MSCI’s Investor Relations website.

MSCI (NYSE: MSCI) announced results of its August 2026 Index Review for the MSCI Equity Indexes, with changes effective after the close of August 31, 2026. The MSCI ACWI Index will see 55 additions and 92 deletions, while the ACWI Small Cap Index will have 203 additions and 261 deletions. The ACWI IMI will see 184 additions and 279 deletions, and the MSCI World All Cap Index will have 137 additions and 73 deletions. In Frontier Markets, there will be 6 additions and 5 deletions in the main index, and 26 additions and 17 deletions in the Small Cap Index. MSCI will continue to pause review changes for Bangladesh securities until the November 2026 Index Review.

MSCI (NYSE:MSCI) will announce the results of its August 2026 Index Review for a broad range of MSCI Equity Indexes, including Global Standard, Global Small Cap, Micro Cap, Value and Growth, Frontier Markets, US Equity, US REIT, China A Onshore and China All Shares indexes. All index changes will take effect as of the close of August 31, 2026.

According to MSCI, the lists of additions and deletions will be posted on www.msci.com shortly after 11:00 p.m. CEST on August 12, 2026, with summary information on Bloomberg page MSCN and Reuters page MSCIA and detailed rebalancing data available to clients via the subscriber section.

MSCI (NYSE: MSCI) has completed its previously announced acquisition of First Street, a provider of physics-based climate risk data and analytics covering more than 2.4 billion structures worldwide. The deal, first announced on June 24, 2026, brings First Street’s granular physical climate risk data into MSCI’s existing climate solutions.

According to MSCI, integrating First Street’s datasets is intended to enhance its physical climate risk capabilities and help clients better understand how their risk exposures are evolving and incorporate this insight into financial decision-making. MSCI highlights that its broader offering connects global market participants with standardized, research-based data, analytics and indexes supported by advanced technology.

MSCI (NYSE: MSCI) reported second quarter 2026 operating revenues of $867.0 million, up 12.2% year over year, with organic operating revenue growth also 12.2%. Operating income rose 14.6% to $487.5 million, producing a 56.2% operating margin. Net income increased 12.6% to $342.0 million, and diluted EPS grew 19.6% to $4.69; adjusted EPS was $4.94, up 18.5%. Adjusted EBITDA reached $538.5 million, up 13.5%, for a 62.1% margin. Index segment revenues grew 17.5% to $511.0 million, driven by a 26.6% increase in asset‑based fees, while total Run Rate rose 12.0% to $3.48 billion and retention reached 95.3%. MSCI generated free cash flow of $326.4 million (up 8.2%), repurchased $145.0 million of stock and paid $149.2 million in dividends in the quarter; the board declared a $2.05 per‑share dividend for Q3 2026. The company agreed to acquire climate‑risk data provider First Street for $120.0 million in cash plus potential earn‑outs, with closing expected in Q3 2026 and results to be reported in the Sustainability and Climate segment.

S&P Dow Jones Indices and MSCI (NYSE: MSCI) launched a market consultation on potential changes to the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS), running from July 17, 2026 to October 30, 2026. Any resulting changes, which may or may not occur, are expected to be announced by November 2026.

Key topics include classification of AI-related business models, restructuring the Semiconductors sub-industry, updated definitions for HPCaaS and AI Data Lifecycle Services, classification of foundation model developers, updates to the Application Software sub-industry, and classification of listed investment companies. Detailed proposals and an illustrative list of potentially affected companies are available on both firms’ websites.

MSCI (NYSE:MSCI) and UBS announced a strategic partnership to enhance transparency in private markets. The firms will combine MSCI’s independent data, analytics, models and AI-powered platform with UBS’s alternatives expertise and global client insights.

The collaboration aims to standardize the private markets investment lifecycle, integrating fund discovery, portfolio management, analytics and benchmarking into one ecosystem that connects General Partners with institutional and private wealth investors.

MSCI (NYSE: MSCI) will hold its second quarter 2026 earnings conference call on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET. Financial results will be released pre-market the same day, with the earnings release and webcast materials available on MSCI’s investor relations website.