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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 Q4 and full-year 2020, with operating revenues of $443.7 million, a 9.1% increase year-over-year. Recurring subscription revenues rose by 8.9% and asset-based fees jumped 15.3%. The adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 57.7%, while diluted EPS increased 29.9% to $1.87. MSCI paid $64.4 million in dividends and repurchased 471,591 shares. The company announced 2021 guidance for free cash flow of $785 to $835 million. Despite challenges, management remains optimistic about long-term growth opportunities.
MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) announced it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2020 results on January 28, 2021. The earnings release, along with a presentation and quarterly update, will be available on MSCI's Investor Relations homepage. Senior management will discuss the results during a live event at 11:00 AM ET on the same day. The event can be accessed via teleconference or webcast. An archived replay will also be made available shortly after the event.
MSCI Inc. has announced that assets in equity ETFs linked to its indexes exceeded $1 trillion as of November 16, 2020. This growth is attributed to strong investor interest in transparent, liquid products and an increasing focus on ESG and climate considerations. Currently, there are over 1,500 ESG and climate indexes utilizing MSCI's ESG Research data, with $71 billion in ESG equity ETF assets linked to MSCI indexes. Seven of the ten largest U.S. equity ESG ETFs are benchmarked to MSCI, indicating its significant influence in the ETF market.
MSCI Inc. has appointed Nick Mihic as Managing Director, Head of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland Client Coverage. Based in Zurich, Mihic will oversee commercial activities and key client relationships in the region, reporting to Axel Kilian, Head of Client Coverage, EMEA. With over 20 years in financial services, including leadership roles at J.P. Morgan, he aims to deliver innovative solutions amidst market uncertainty. Mihic’s extensive experience and industry insight are expected to enhance MSCI's service offerings for asset owners and managers in the DACH region.
Offerpad has appointed Steve Johnson as its new Chief Operating Officer following the recent hires of David Connelly and Ben Aronovitch to further strengthen its executive team. Johnson, formerly of MSCI, brings extensive experience in operational efficiency and growth strategies. His focus will be on enhancing Offerpad’s Product team and driving technological innovations that distinguish the company in the real estate market. The executive additions aim to prepare Offerpad for significant growth through Q4 2020 and into 2021.
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MSCI Inc. has formed a strategic alliance with Bolsa de Valores de Colombia (bvc) to launch the MSCI COLCAP Index in the first half of 2021. This new index aims to enhance transparency and consistency within the Colombian equity market, replacing the previous Colombia COLCAP Index. Utilizing MSCI's Global Investable Market Indexes Methodology, the MSCI COLCAP Index tracks securities traded on the bvc, solidifying Colombia's appeal to international investors. Both companies express optimism about strengthening market transparency and investment potential.
MSCI Inc. announced the results of its November 2020 Semi-Annual Index Review, affecting various MSCI Equity Indexes. Key changes include Kuwait's reclassification from Frontier to Emerging Markets, adding seven Kuwaiti securities to the Emerging Markets Index with a total weight of 0.58%. Additionally, 141 securities will be added and 135 deleted from the MSCI ACWI Index. Major additions include Chewy A, Zillow Group A, and Kotak Mahindra Bank. The review also impacts MSCI Global Small Cap, Global All Cap, and US Equity Indexes with significant additions and deletions.
MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) recently released an investor presentation on its website, aimed at enhancing communication with the investment community. The presentation will be utilized by the company’s management in investor meetings. MSCI is recognized as a key provider of decision support tools for investors, leveraging over 45 years of expertise. The firm's focus on research and technology enables clients to identify and analyze critical risk and return factors, ultimately aiding in more informed investment decisions.
MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) is set to announce results from its November 2020 Semi-Annual Index Review, which will include updates to various equity indexes such as the MSCI Global Standard and MSCI US REIT Index. The announcement will take place on November 10, 2020, with updates posted on MSCI's website shortly after. The changes will be effective as of November 30, 2020, impacting how companies are represented in MSCI's indexes. Detailed rebalancing information will be available to clients post-announcement, enhancing transparency for investors.