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MSCI Inc. provides indexes, portfolio and risk analytics, sustainability and climate data, and private-assets data for asset managers, asset owners, hedge funds, banks, insurers, wealth managers, corporates, and other market participants. News about MSCI commonly covers financial results, recurring subscription and asset-based fee trends, analytics product growth, and investor-conference communications.
Company updates also center on MSCI Equity Index reviews, market-classification decisions, index licensing and intellectual-property notices, and partnerships that extend MSCI index universes into wealth-management or custom-index platforms. Acquisition news has addressed added private-markets pricing and valuation data, as well as expanded calculation capabilities for multi-asset, alternative, commodities, cryptocurrency, currency, fixed-income, and derivatives-linked indexes.
MSCI reported strong financial results for Q2 and H1 2021, with operating revenues of $498.2 million (up 21.6% YoY) and a net income of $165.4 million, reflecting a 43.7% increase. The diluted EPS rose 46.3% to $1.99. Recurring subscription revenues increased 12.3%, while asset-based fees surged 54.6%. The adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 59.2%. Additionally, the board approved a 33.3% increase in the quarterly dividend to $1.04 per share. Full-year guidance for operating expenses was raised to $920-$940 million.
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MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) will release its second quarter 2021 results on July 27, 2021. The earnings release, presentation, and quarterly update will be available on MSCI's Investor Relations homepage. Senior management will review the results on the same day at 11:00 AM ET. Attendees can join the live event through the company's website or by dialing the provided conference call numbers. An archived replay of the webcast will be accessible shortly after the live broadcast.
MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) has launched the MSCI Crowding Model, a new solution targeting institutional investors navigating crowded markets. This easy-to-use dashboard identifies crowded, neutral, or uncrowded scenarios across securities, factors, and hedge fund holdings. It addresses increasing market volatility and helps investors manage liquidity risks by assessing their exposure to crowdedness. The service is a response to rising demand for tailored investment analytics, allowing clients to make informed decisions based on dynamic metrics and proprietary data.
MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) has released the results of its 2021 Market Classification Review. The MSCI Argentina Index will be reclassified from Emerging Markets to Standalone Markets due to ongoing capital controls. MSCI is also consulting on the potential reclassification of the MSCI Pakistan Index to Frontier Markets status, citing issues with Size and Liquidity. The report highlighted accessibility concerns for Nigeria, where foreign investors face challenges in repatriating funds. MSCI will announce conclusions from its consultations by September 7, 2021.
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MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) released the MSCI 2021 Global Market Accessibility Review, analyzing 83 markets for accessibility. Argentina is excluded from this year's review, with updates expected on June 24, 2021, due to ongoing capital controls. The report assesses market accessibility based on five criteria: foreign ownership openness, capital flow ease, operational efficiency, investment instrument availability, and institutional framework stability. These factors guide market classification affecting investment strategies.
MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) has appointed Rajat Taneja, formerly President of Technology at Visa, as an independent director on its Board, effective June 1, 2021. Mr. Taneja, who brings 30 years of technology and innovation experience, will also join the Audit Committee. MSCI's Board now comprises 10 directors. The Chairman expressed confidence in Taneja's ability to enhance MSCI's data and technology capabilities, aiming for improved user experiences and data democratization.
MSCI Inc. has completed a private offering of $600 million in 3.625% senior unsecured notes due November 1, 2031. The proceeds will fund general corporate purposes, including potential stock purchases and acquisitions. The notes are offered to qualified institutional buyers and certain non-U.S. persons under applicable regulations and are not registered under the Securities Act. MSCI emphasizes that forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may impact actual performance.
MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI) has announced the results of its May 2021 Semi-Annual Index Review for various MSCI Equity Indexes, effective after May 27, 2021. Key highlights include:
- 109 additions and 96 deletions in the MSCI ACWI Index.
- 594 additions to the MSCI ACWI Small Cap Index.
- 609 additions in the Investable Market Index (IMI).
- 661 additions in the World All Cap Index.
- 43 additions and 58 deletions in the Islamic Index.
Changes will not apply to securities from Bangladesh, Lebanon, or Nigeria due to market accessibility issues.