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MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) is a provider of research-based data, analytics and indexes for the global investment community, and its news flow reflects this role in financial markets. Company announcements highlight how MSCI connects participants across the financial ecosystem with a common language, using research, data and index methodologies to help clients understand risks and opportunities and make more informed decisions.
News about MSCI often covers developments in its index business, such as index reviews and the launch of new benchmarks. For example, the company has reported results of periodic index reviews for the MSCI Equity Indexes, detailing additions and deletions across global standard, small cap, investable market and frontier markets indexes. MSCI has also announced new index offerings, including the MSCI All Country Public + Private Equity Index, which integrates public equity indexes with a modelled view of private equity based on a proprietary dataset of fund cash flows and valuations.
Another recurring theme in MSCI news is its partnerships and licensing arrangements with exchanges and trading venues. Intercontinental Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange have announced agreements with MSCI for the listing of options and the trading of futures on key MSCI benchmarks such as the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, MSCI EAFE Index, MSCI ACWI Index, MSCI World Index and MSCI USA Index. These updates are relevant for investors who use derivatives linked to MSCI indexes for risk management or exposure.
Investors following MSCI news will also see items on earnings releases, investor presentations, corporate responsibility presentations, leadership changes, debt offerings and credit facilities. Together, these updates provide insight into MSCI’s financial performance, capital structure, governance and product evolution. Tracking MSCI news can help market participants understand changes in its index families, analytics offerings and sustainability and climate products, as well as how these developments may affect benchmarks and tools used across portfolios.
MSCI (NYSE:MSCI) and Moody's (NYSE:MCO) have announced a groundbreaking partnership to develop independent risk assessments for private credit investments. The collaboration combines MSCI's extensive private capital database, covering over 2,800 private credit funds and 14,000+ underlying companies, with Moody's EDF-X credit risk modeling solutions.
This first-of-its-kind solution aims to enhance transparency and strengthen investors' private credit asset allocation strategies by providing proprietary third-party risk assessments at both company and facility levels using transparent metrics. The service will be separate from Moody's Ratings credit rating agency services.
The partnership addresses the growing need for consistent standards and better tools in the evolving private credit market, enabling investors to assess, compare, and communicate investment risks more effectively.
MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) has announced it will release its first quarter 2025 financial results on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, before market opening. The company will host an earnings conference call at 11:00 AM Eastern Time on the same day, where senior management will review the quarterly results.
The earnings release, presentation, and quarterly update will be available on MSCI's Investor Relations website. Interested participants can access the live webcast through the events section of MSCI's IR website, while those joining by phone must register in advance to receive a unique PIN for access.
MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI), a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community, has announced the publication of an investor presentation on its Investor Relations website ir.msci.com on March 03, 2025. The presentation materials may be utilized by the company's management team during upcoming meetings with investors and analysts.
MSCI Inc. has announced the results of its February 2025 Index Review for MSCI Equity Indexes, with changes effective February 28, 2025. The review includes significant modifications across multiple indexes:
In the MSCI ACWI Index, 23 securities will be added and 107 deleted. Notable additions to the MSCI World Index include United Airlines Holdings, Reddit A, and Natera from the USA. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index will add Hyundai Motor India, Emaar Development, and J&T Global Express B.
The MSCI ACWI Small Cap Index will see 193 additions and 297 deletions, while the MSCI Frontier Markets Index will have 13 additions and 4 deletions, including Koncar Eletroindustrija, CFG Bank, and Standard Chartered Bank as major additions. Due to market accessibility issues, changes for securities classified in Bangladesh will not be implemented.
MSCI (NYSE: MSCI) has announced its management team's participation in three upcoming investor conferences in early 2025. Chief Financial Officer Andy Wiechmann will attend two events: the UBS Financial Services Conference on February 10 at 1:50 PM ET and the Raymond James 46th Annual Institutional Investors Conference on March 3 at 9:15 AM ET.
Additionally, Chief Technology Officer and Head of Engineering Jigar Thakkar will participate in the 2025 RBC Global Financial Institutions Conference on March 4 at 3:20 PM ET. All presentations will be accessible via live webcasts and replays through MSCI's Investor Relations website.
MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI) has announced it will release the results of its February 2025 Index Review on February 11, 2025, after 11:00 p.m. CET. The review encompasses multiple major indexes including the MSCI Global Standard, Global Small Cap, Micro Cap, Global Value and Growth, Frontier Markets, US Equity, US REIT, and China indexes.
The changes resulting from this review will be implemented at the close of February 28, 2025. The complete list of additions and deletions will be published on MSCI's website, with summaries available on Bloomberg (MSCN) and Reuters (MSCIA). Detailed rebalancing information will be accessible to clients through the subscriber section of each index.
MSCI reported its Q4 and full-year 2024 financial results, showing strong performance with operating revenues of $743.5 million, up 7.7% in Q4. The company demonstrated solid growth with recurring subscription revenues up 7.5% and asset-based fees increasing by 20.8%. Operating margin reached 54.5%, while adjusted EBITDA margin was 60.8%.
Key highlights include diluted EPS of $3.90 (down 23.1%) and adjusted EPS of $4.18 (up 13.6%). The company maintained a strong retention rate of 93.1%. Throughout 2024 and into early 2025, MSCI repurchased 1,599,271 shares for $865.5 million at an average price of $541.20. The Board declared a Q1 2025 dividend of $1.80 per share, representing a 12.5% increase.
The company's total Run Rate reached $2,921.7 million, up 8.8%, with organic recurring subscription Run Rate growth of 7.9%. MSCI's headcount increased by 5.8% to 6,132 employees.
MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) has announced it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, before market opening. The company's senior management will host an earnings call at 11:00 AM Eastern Time on the same day to review the results.
The earnings release, presentation, and quarterly update will be available on MSCI's Investor Relations website. Investors can access the live webcast through the events and presentations section, while those wishing to join via telephone can register in advance to receive a unique PIN for the conference call.
Masttro, a wealth tech provider, has appointed Jay McNamara as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. McNamara brings over 25 years of financial services experience, previously serving on MSCI Inc.'s Executive Committee and as President of Burgiss, where he expanded the client base to over 1,000 across 40 countries before its MSCI acquisition in 2023.
The appointment comes as the industry prepares for an $84 trillion wealth transfer to younger generations over the next two decades. Former CEO Padman Perumal will transition to a board advisor role. In 2024, Masttro achieved significant global revenue growth, adding over 75 high-profile clients, including leading financial institutions.
McNamara's appointment aligns with Masttro's strategy to strengthen its position in serving ultra-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients through partnerships with family offices, RIAs, asset management companies, banks, and professional services firms.
MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) has appointed June Yang, former Vice President of Cloud AI and Industry Solutions at Google Cloud Inc., to its Board of Directors as an independent director. Yang brings extensive expertise in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and data-driven solutions. At Google Cloud, she led AI products and solutions development from 2021 to 2023, previously serving as VP and GM of Google Compute, AI Infrastructure and Block Storage. Her prior experience includes leadership roles at VMware in engineering and product management. Yang currently serves on the boards of NetApp and UiPath, and holds degrees from Caltech, UC Berkeley, and Stanford.