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MSCI to Reclassify the MSCI Russia Indexes from Emerging Markets to Standalone Markets Status

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
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MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI), a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community, announced today that the MSCI Russia Indexes will be reclassified from Emerging Markets to Standalone Markets status.

Key Points: 
  • MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI), a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community, announced today that the MSCI Russia Indexes will be reclassified from Emerging Markets to Standalone Markets status.
  • To assist investors in their planning for the implementation of the reclassification decision, MSCI already calculates more than 100 global and regional indexes that exclude Russia, for example, MSCI Emerging Markets ex Russia, MSCI ACWI ex Russia, MSCI EM EMEA ex Russia, MSCI EM Eastern Europe ex Russia, etc.
  • Accordingly, constituents in MSCI equity indexes may include MSCI Inc., clients of MSCI or suppliers to MSCI.
  • Data and information produced by various affiliates of MSCI Inc., including MSCI ESG Research LLC and Barra LLC, may be used in calculating certain MSCI indexes.

RapidRatings Announces $200 Million Growth Investment Led by Spectrum Equity, 22C Capital

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Monday, February 14, 2022
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RapidRatings (The Company), the leading provider of financial health data and analytics, today announced that it received a $200 million strategic investment led by Spectrum Equity , a leading growth equity firm focused on software and data services companies, along with 22C Capital.

Key Points: 
  • RapidRatings (The Company), the leading provider of financial health data and analytics, today announced that it received a $200 million strategic investment led by Spectrum Equity , a leading growth equity firm focused on software and data services companies, along with 22C Capital.
  • FTV Capital, which led a $30 million investment in RapidRatings in 2018, will remain on the board and continue to support the company as an investor.
  • Latham & Watkins LLP acted as legal advisors to Spectrum Equity and Sidley Austin LLP acted as legal advisors to 22C Capital.
  • Spectrum Equity is a leading growth equity firm providing capital and strategic support to innovative companies in the information economy.

MSCI Equity Indexes February 2022 Index Review

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI), a leading provider of research-based indexes and analytics, announced the results of the February 2022 Quarterly Index Review for the MSCI Equity Indexes including the MSCI Global Standard, MSCI Global Small Cap and MSCI Micro Cap Indexes, the MSCI Global Value and Growth Indexes, the MSCI Frontier Markets and MSCI Frontier Markets Small Cap Indexes, the MSCI Global Islamic Indexes, the MSCI US Equity Indexes, the MSCI US REIT Index, the MSCI China A Onshore indexes and the MSCI China All Shares Indexes.

Key Points: 
  • MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI), a leading provider of research-based indexes and analytics, announced the results of the February 2022 Quarterly Index Review for the MSCI Equity Indexes including the MSCI Global Standard, MSCI Global Small Cap and MSCI Micro Cap Indexes, the MSCI Global Value and Growth Indexes, the MSCI Frontier Markets and MSCI Frontier Markets Small Cap Indexes, the MSCI Global Islamic Indexes, the MSCI US Equity Indexes, the MSCI US REIT Index, the MSCI China A Onshore indexes and the MSCI China All Shares Indexes.
  • In light of currently observed market accessibility issues, MSCI will not implement changes as part of this Index Review for the MSCI Nigeria Indexes or impacted composite indexes.
  • MSCI US Equity Indexes: There will be no securities added to and two securities deleted from the MSCI US Large Cap 300 Index.
  • Accordingly, constituents in MSCI equity indexes may include MSCI Inc., clients of MSCI or suppliers to MSCI.

MSCI February Quarterly Index Review Announcement Scheduled for February 09, 2022

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI), a leading provider of research-based indexes and analytics, will announce the results of the February 2022 Quarterly Index Review for the MSCI Equity Indexes - including the MSCI Global Standard, MSCI Global Small Cap and MSCI Micro Cap Indexes, the MSCI Global Value and Growth Indexes, the MSCI Frontier Markets, and MSCI Frontier Markets Small Cap Indexes, the MSCI Global Islamic and MSCI Global Islamic Small Cap Indexes, the MSCI Pan-Euro and MSCI Euro Indexes, the MSCI US Equity Indexes, the MSCI US REIT Index, the MSCI China A Onshore indexes and the MSCI China All Shares Indexes.

Key Points: 
  • MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI), a leading provider of research-based indexes and analytics, will announce the results of the February 2022 Quarterly Index Review for the MSCI Equity Indexes - including the MSCI Global Standard, MSCI Global Small Cap and MSCI Micro Cap Indexes, the MSCI Global Value and Growth Indexes, the MSCI Frontier Markets, and MSCI Frontier Markets Small Cap Indexes, the MSCI Global Islamic and MSCI Global Islamic Small Cap Indexes, the MSCI Pan-Euro and MSCI Euro Indexes, the MSCI US Equity Indexes, the MSCI US REIT Index, the MSCI China A Onshore indexes and the MSCI China All Shares Indexes.
  • MSCI will post the list of additions to and deletions from the indexes for the February 2022 Quarterly Index Review on its web site, www.msci.com , shortly after 11:00 p.m. Central European Time (CET) on February 09, 2022.
  • Clients can access the subscriber section of each index at: www.msci.com/index-review-subscribers
    For the MSCI US Equity Indexes and the MSCI US REIT Index, a summary of the announcement will be made available at www.msci.com .
  • Accordingly, constituents in MSCI equity indexes may include MSCI Inc., clients of MSCI or suppliers to MSCI.

Fides Hires Mark O'Toole to Head Sales and Strategic Business Development in North America

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
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ZURICH, Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Fides Treasury Services Ltd., the global leader in multibank connectivity and communications, has announced the expansion of its business development team, hiring Mark O'Toole to head its expansion efforts in North America.

Key Points: 
  • ZURICH, Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Fides Treasury Services Ltd., the global leader in multibank connectivity and communications, has announced the expansion of its business development team, hiring Mark O'Toole to head its expansion efforts in North America.
  • "I am excited to have Mark onboard to drive Fides business growth in North America," said Kaufmann.
  • "Fides is known as a leader throughout Europe and with the broadest global bank connectivity, the Fides Multibanking Suite has already started to gain substantial traction in North America," said O'Toole.
  • Whether you are using a TMS, ERP, the Fides Multibanking Suite, or any combination, Fides is the only connectivity platform you need.

MSCI Equity Indexes November 2021 Index Review

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Thursday, November 11, 2021
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MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI), a leading provider of research-based indexes and analytics, announced the results of the November 2021 Semi-Annual Index Review for the MSCI Equity Indexes - including the MSCI Global Standard, MSCI Global Small Cap and MSCI Micro Cap Indexes, the MSCI Global Value and Growth Indexes, the MSCI Frontier Markets, and MSCI Frontier Markets Small Cap Indexes, the MSCI Global Islamic Indexes, the MSCI US Equity Indexes, the MSCI US REIT Index, the MSCI China A Onshore Indexes and the MSCI China All Shares Indexes.

Key Points: 
  • MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI), a leading provider of research-based indexes and analytics, announced the results of the November 2021 Semi-Annual Index Review for the MSCI Equity Indexes - including the MSCI Global Standard, MSCI Global Small Cap and MSCI Micro Cap Indexes, the MSCI Global Value and Growth Indexes, the MSCI Frontier Markets, and MSCI Frontier Markets Small Cap Indexes, the MSCI Global Islamic Indexes, the MSCI US Equity Indexes, the MSCI US REIT Index, the MSCI China A Onshore Indexes and the MSCI China All Shares Indexes.
  • In light of currently observed market accessibility issues, MSCI will not implement changes as part of this Index Review for the MSCI Nigeria Indexes or impacted composite indexes.
  • MSCI US Equity Indexes: There will be eleven securities added to and twelve securities deleted from the MSCI US Large Cap 300 Index.
  • Accordingly, constituents in MSCI equity indexes may include MSCI Inc., clients of MSCI or suppliers to MSCI.

MSCI November Semi-Annual Index Review Announcement Scheduled for November 11, 2021

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI), a leading provider of research-based indexes and analytics, will announce the results of the November 2021 Semi-Annual Index Review for the MSCI Equity Indexes - including the MSCI Global Standard, MSCI Global Small Cap and MSCI Micro Cap Indexes, the MSCI Global Value and Growth Indexes, the MSCI Frontier Markets, and MSCI Frontier Markets Small Cap Indexes, the MSCI Global Islamic and MSCI Global Islamic Small Cap Indexes, the MSCI Pan-Euro and MSCI Euro Indexes, the MSCI US Equity Indexes, the MSCI US REIT Index, the MSCI China A Onshore indexes and the MSCI China All Shares Indexes.

Key Points: 
  • MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI), a leading provider of research-based indexes and analytics, will announce the results of the November 2021 Semi-Annual Index Review for the MSCI Equity Indexes - including the MSCI Global Standard, MSCI Global Small Cap and MSCI Micro Cap Indexes, the MSCI Global Value and Growth Indexes, the MSCI Frontier Markets, and MSCI Frontier Markets Small Cap Indexes, the MSCI Global Islamic and MSCI Global Islamic Small Cap Indexes, the MSCI Pan-Euro and MSCI Euro Indexes, the MSCI US Equity Indexes, the MSCI US REIT Index, the MSCI China A Onshore indexes and the MSCI China All Shares Indexes.
  • Clients can access the subscriber section of each index at: www.msci.com/index-review-subscribers
    For the MSCI US Equity Indexes and the MSCI US REIT Index, a summary of the announcement will be made available at www.msci.com .
  • Accordingly, constituents in MSCI equity indexes may include MSCI Inc., clients of MSCI or suppliers to MSCI.
  • Issuers mentioned or included in any MSCI ESG Research materials may include MSCI Inc., clients of MSCI or suppliers to MSCI, and may also purchase research or other products or services from MSCI ESG Research.

MSCI to Reclassify the MSCI Pakistan Index from Emerging Markets to Frontier Markets

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021
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MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI), a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community, announced today that it will reclassify the MSCI Pakistan Indexes from Emerging Markets to Frontier Markets.

Key Points: 
  • MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI), a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community, announced today that it will reclassify the MSCI Pakistan Indexes from Emerging Markets to Frontier Markets.
  • This conclusion follows feedback received from market participants from its recent Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Pakistan Index.
  • MSCI will reclassify the MSCI Pakistan Indexes from Emerging Markets to Frontier Markets in one step, coinciding with the November 2021 Semi-Annual Index Review (SAIR).
  • Accordingly, constituents in MSCI equity indexes may include MSCI Inc., clients of MSCI or suppliers to MSCI.

Qontigo Names Mohan Verma as Senior Managing Director, Global Head of Business Development

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Qontigo announced today the appointment of Mohan Verma as Senior Managing Director, Global Head of Business Development.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Qontigo announced today the appointment of Mohan Verma as Senior Managing Director, Global Head of Business Development.
  • Verma most recently served as Managing Director, Global Head of Partnerships at MSCI, Inc., where he held a number of senior positions over the last 11 years.
  • Brian Rosenberg, Chief Revenue Officer of Qontigo, said, "I am pleased to welcome Mohan to our team.
  • Qontigo is a leading global provider of innovative index, analytics and risk solutions that optimize investment impact.

MSCI Equity Indexes August 2021 Index Review

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021
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MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI), a leading provider of research-based indexes and analytics, announced the results of the August 2021 Quarterly Index Review for the MSCI Equity Indexes - including the MSCI Global Standard, MSCI Global Small Cap and MSCI Micro Cap Indexes, the MSCI Global Value and Growth Indexes, the MSCI Frontier Markets and MSCI Frontier Markets Small Cap Indexes, the MSCI Global Islamic Indexes, the MSCI US Equity Indexes, the MSCI US REIT Index, the MSCI China A Onshore indexes and the MSCI China All Shares Indexes.

Key Points: 
  • MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI), a leading provider of research-based indexes and analytics, announced the results of the August 2021 Quarterly Index Review for the MSCI Equity Indexes - including the MSCI Global Standard, MSCI Global Small Cap and MSCI Micro Cap Indexes, the MSCI Global Value and Growth Indexes, the MSCI Frontier Markets and MSCI Frontier Markets Small Cap Indexes, the MSCI Global Islamic Indexes, the MSCI US Equity Indexes, the MSCI US REIT Index, the MSCI China A Onshore indexes and the MSCI China All Shares Indexes.
  • In light of currently observed market accessibility issues, MSCI will not implement changes as part of this Index Review for the MSCI Nigeria Indexes or impacted composite indexes.
  • MSCI US Equity Indexes: There will be three securities added to and no securities deleted from the MSCI US Large Cap 300 Index.
  • Accordingly, constituents in MSCI equity indexes may include MSCI Inc., clients of MSCI or suppliers to MSCI.