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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 Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) has launched MSCI Carbon Project Ratings to assess the quality and integrity of carbon credit projects. This new tool evaluates over 4,000 projects in the global carbon credit market, considering factors such as climate impact, environmental and social effects, and legal and ethical risks. The ratings use a seven-point scale from AAA to CCC, with AAA indicating projects likely to achieve a 1 tonne emissions impact per credit and positive social/environmental outcomes while upholding legal and ethical standards.
MSCI's initiative aims to address the lack of confidence in carbon project quality, as only 5% of projects are currently considered to have very high integrity. The ratings system assesses projects against six criteria and over 50 sub-criteria, focusing on emissions impact and implementation integrity. This launch is part of MSCI's commitment to enhance clarity and set standards in carbon credit markets.
MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI), a leading provider of decision support tools for the global investment community, has announced two important updates:
1. CFO Andrew Wiechmann will participate in a fireside chat at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. A live webcast and replay will be available on MSCI's Investor Relations homepage.
2. The company published an investor presentation on its Investor Relations homepage on Friday, August 30, 2024. This presentation may be used by management during meetings with investors and analysts.
These events highlight MSCI's commitment to investor communication and transparency in the financial services sector.
MSCI Inc. has announced the results of its August 2024 Index Review for MSCI Equity Indexes, with changes to be implemented on August 30, 2024. Key highlights include:
- MSCI ACWI Index: 27 securities added, 96 deleted
- MSCI World Index: Largest additions include Galderma Group, Zealand Pharma, and Addtech B
- MSCI Emerging Markets Index: Largest additions include Nu Holdings A, Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower A, and Adnoc Drilling Company
- MSCI ACWI Small Cap Index: 181 additions, 114 deletions
- MSCI Frontier Markets Index: 7 additions, 4 deletions
Changes for Bangladesh securities will not be implemented due to market accessibility issues. Full details are available on MSCI's Index Review web page.
MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI), a leading provider of critical decision support tools for global investors, has announced the schedule for its August 2024 Index Review. The results will be released on August 12, 2024, at approximately 11:00 p.m. CEST. This review encompasses a wide range of MSCI Equity Indexes, including Global Standard, Small Cap, Micro Cap, Value and Growth, Frontier Markets, Islamic, US Equity, and REIT indexes.
The changes resulting from this review will be implemented at the close of August 30, 2024. MSCI will post the list of additions and deletions on its website, with summaries available on Bloomberg (MSCN) and Reuters (MSCIA). Detailed rebalancing information will be accessible to clients in the subscriber section of each index at www.msci.com/index-review-subscribers.
MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) has appointed Michelle Seitz to its Board of Directors, effective August 5, 2024. Seitz, the former Chair and CEO of Russell Investments, will serve as a member of the Audit and Risk Committee. With over three decades of experience in asset management and private wealth, Seitz is currently the Founder and CEO of MeydenVest Partners. Her appointment follows an extensive search initiated last year.
MSCI's Chairman and CEO, Henry A. Fernandez, highlighted Seitz's deep industry experience and her track record of driving transformational growth while fostering a client-centric culture. Seitz expressed enthusiasm about joining MSCI's mission to bring greater transparency to financial markets. Her diverse background includes leadership roles at William Blair, where she led significant growth in the firm's asset and wealth management division.
MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) reported strong financial results for Q2 2024:
- Operating revenues up 14.0% to $707.9 million
- Organic operating revenue growth of 9.7%
- Operating margin of 54.0%
- Diluted EPS up 9.1% to $3.37
- Adjusted EPS up 11.7% to $3.64
Key highlights include record AUM balances in MSCI-linked products, 16% ABF run rate growth, and a 94.8% retention rate. The company expanded its ESG partnership with Moody's and launched MSCI Private Capital Indexes. MSCI repurchased $289.9 million in shares and declared a $1.60 per share dividend for Q3 2024.
MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) has launched 130 MSCI Private Capital Indexes, enhancing transparency and innovation in global private markets. These indexes cover private equity, credit, real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources, leveraging a broad universe of funds with over $11 trillion in capitalization. The launch addresses growing investor interest in private markets by providing high-quality data and consistent performance measurement for private capital funds and portfolios.
The new indexes complement MSCI's existing 80+ real asset fund and property indexes, offering a comprehensive view of global private markets and the full risk spectrum of private real asset investing. When combined with MSCI's equity and fixed-income indexes, they provide a multi-asset perspective for investors. Institutional investors can use these indexes to meet investment mandates and achieve long-term financial goals, while gaining insights for strategic asset allocation.
MSCI has announced the appointment of Alvise Munari as Chief Product Officer, succeeding his role as Chief Client Officer. Munari will lead product development and innovation, leveraging his extensive client insights. His prior experience includes roles at Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, and Morgan Stanley. Concurrently, Axel Kilian will take over as Chief Client Officer. Kilian, who joined MSCI in 2020, has a strong background in client coverage across EMEA and global organizations. Both appointments aim to enhance MSCI's product innovation and client services under the leadership of President and COO Baer Pettit.
MSCI announced its second quarter 2024 results will be released on July 23, 2024, before market open.
A live webcast will take place at 11:00 AM ET, accessible via MSCI’s Investor Relations website.
Participants can join the call via telephone using the provided conference ID.
The webcast will feature an earnings presentation and a quarterly update, with an archived replay available post-event.
Moody's (NYSE:MCO) and MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI) have announced a strategic partnership to enhance transparency and provide data-driven risk solutions focusing on ESG and sustainability. The partnership will see Moody's utilizing MSCI's industry-leading ESG ratings and sustainability data, while MSCI gains access to Moody's Orbis database, the world's largest source of firmographic information. This collaboration aims to leverage the strengths of both companies, offering enhanced ESG content and risk assessment solutions to their customers across banking, insurance, and corporate sectors. Financial details of the agreement were not disclosed.