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MSCI Inc. (MSCI) is a global leader in investment decision support tools, providing critical indexes, ESG data, and portfolio analytics to institutional investors. This page aggregates official company announcements and verified news coverage to help stakeholders track developments impacting financial markets.
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MSCI has launched MSCI Climate Lab, a new application designed for institutional investors to monitor and manage climate-related and financial risks.
This platform consolidates MSCI's expertise in climate modeling and financial risk management, providing tools for tracking net-zero commitments and aligning investment portfolios with climate targets.
With access to comprehensive climate data, investors can evaluate portfolio alignment with the Paris Agreement and improve transparency in climate strategy execution.
MSCI has launched its Implied Temperature Rise solution, enabling investors to assess how nearly 10,000 publicly listed companies align with global temperature targets. This solution, part of MSCI's suite of climate investing tools, provides a forward-looking metric that converts greenhouse gas emissions and targets into estimated global temperature increases. It aims to enhance transparency regarding climate commitments ahead of COP26 and follows TCFD recommendations. The Temperature Rise solution is designed to support investors in their climate risk engagement and transition to a net-zero economy.
MSCI Inc. has completed its acquisition of Real Capital Analytics (RCA), a global provider of real estate data and analytics, initially announced on August 2, 2021. This strategic move is aimed at enhancing MSCI's real estate solutions, enabling better risk management and performance analysis in the commercial real estate sector. With RCA's data, MSCI seeks to expand its service offerings, addressing the growing investor appetite for real estate investments.
MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) announced that its President and COO, Baer Pettit, will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on September 14, 2021, at 12:00 PM Eastern. The event can be accessed via a live webcast available on MSCI's Investor Relations homepage. With over 50 years of expertise, MSCI provides critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community, enabling better investment decisions through enhanced analysis of risk and return.
MSCI Inc. announced the reclassification of its Pakistan Indexes from Emerging Markets to Frontier Markets, effective with the November 2021 Semi-Annual Index Review. This decision follows market feedback and indicates that while the Pakistani market meets Market Accessibility criteria, it does not satisfy Size and Liquidity requirements. Consequently, four securities are expected to be included in the Frontier Markets Index with an estimated weight of 1.90%.
Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE) has extended its partnership with MSCI (NYSE:MSCI) to launch micro-sized futures contracts based on the MSCI USA and MSCI Europe indices on October 11, 2021, in Singapore. These contracts, priced around USD 20,000, will offer Asian investors affordable access to US and European equity markets. This move enhances ICE's position as a leading venue for MSCI derivatives, complementing over 100 futures contracts already available.
MSCI (NYSE: MSCI) has signed a license agreement with Hong Kong Futures Exchange, allowing it to launch an index futures contract based on the MSCI China A 50 Connect Index, pending regulatory approvals. This agreement enhances the suite of MSCI futures and options launched by HKEX in 2020, highlighting their strategic partnership. The MSCI China A 50 Connect Index captures the performance of the 50 largest securities across all sectors, providing diversification reflecting the Chinese economy. This index can support various investment products, including ETFs and mutual funds.
MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) announced the successful completion of a private offering of $700 million in 3.250% senior unsecured notes due 2033. The proceeds will be utilized to redeem $500 million of its 5.375% senior unsecured notes due 2027 and for general corporate purposes, including potential stock buybacks and acquisitions. The notes were offered only to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and certain non-U.S. persons under Regulation S. The offering emphasizes MSCI's strategic financial management and aims to optimize its debt structure.
MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI) announced the results of the August 2021 Quarterly Index Review for various MSCI Equity Indexes. Notable changes include the addition of 20 securities and deletion of 7 from the MSCI ACWI Index. Key additions include DoorDash A and AMC Entertainment Holdings A. In the MSCI Global Islamic Index, 52 securities will be added and 30 removed, with significant additions from Cisco Systems and Novo Nordisk B. Changes are effective as of the close of August 31, 2021. No changes will be made to the MSCI Nigeria Indexes due to market accessibility issues.
On August 9, 2021, MSCI published a management presentation for investors on its website, enhancing communication with the investment community. The company specializes in decision support tools, boasting over 50 years of experience in research, data, and technology. MSCI aims to empower clients to make informed investment decisions by analyzing the key drivers of risk and return, ultimately improving portfolio management.