MSCI Named Top-Tier Software Vendor by APPS RUN THE WORLD in the APPS TOP 500 Market Report

MSCI Strengths, Domain Expertise, and Key Differentiators

MSCI Inc. maintains a dominant position in the global investment analytics industry, leveraging over five decades of expertise in research, data, and technology. Its flagship indices, such as MSCI World and Emerging Markets, are trusted benchmarks, with over $16.5 trillion in assets linked to them. The company’s robust ESG and climate analytics, combined with advanced risk management tools like Barra and RiskMetrics, provide unparalleled insights for institutional investors. MSCI’s ability to integrate cutting-edge technology with deep market knowledge ensures its continued leadership in delivering actionable investment solutions.

MSCI Recent Developments

MSCI Inc. has accelerated its innovation in investment analytics, launching advanced tools to address evolving market demands. In 2024, the company introduced new ESG and climate-focused indices, enhancing its offerings for sustainability-driven investors.

MSCI Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Activities

MSCI Inc. has strategically expanded through targeted acquisitions to strengthen its technological and analytical capabilities. In 2024, the acquisition of Foxberry enhanced its index customization platform, enabling more tailored solutions for investors. The 2023 acquisition of Burgiss, now fully integrated as MSCI Private Capital Solutions, has bolstered its private asset offerings, catering to the growing demand for private capital analytics.

MSCI Customers in ARTW Customer Database

Leveraging a rigorous data-centric research methodology, APPS RUN THE WORLD asks the simple question: Who’s buying MSCI applications and why? And we provide the answers – supported by decades of research – to our clients around the world. Our Customer database has over 100 data fields that detail company usage of MSCI and other enterprise apps by function, customer size, industry, location, implementation status, partner involvement, Line of Business Key Stakeholders and IT decision makers contact details. List of Verified MSCI ONE, Barra Portfolio Manager, MSCI RiskMetrics HedgePlatform customers.

MSCI Key Enterprise and Cloud Applications

MSCI ONE, Barra Portfolio Manager, MSCI RiskMetrics HedgePlatform

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List of Verified MSCI Customers

No. of MSCI Customers: 7100

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MSCI Inc. serves a diverse, global client base of over 7100 institutional investors, including asset managers, pension funds, banks, and hedge funds across more than 100 countries. Major clients, such as BlackRock and Vanguard, rely on MSCI’s indices and analytics for portfolio construction and risk management. The company’s solutions also cater to wealth managers and financial advisors, particularly through recent acquisitions like Fabric, which enhance personalized investment offerings. This broad customer reach underscores MSCI’s integral role in shaping global investment strategies.

MSCI Market Opportunities, M&A and Geo Expansions

The rising focus on sustainable investing creates substantial growth potential for MSCI, as investors increasingly seek data-driven tools to assess environmental and social impact. Complementing this trend, MSCI’s 2024 acquisition of Fabric strengthens its capabilities in delivering personalized portfolio solutions for wealth managers. This strategic move not only enhances its presence in the wealth technology space but also positions MSCI to capitalize on the growing demand for customized, ESG-integrated investment strategies, further solidifying its competitive position in the investment analytics landscape.

MSCI Risks and Challenges

Integration of the latest acquisitions and multiple product suites under one umbrella will be a challenge for MSCI.

Furthermore, the evolving regulatory landscape for ESG disclosures may pose challenges in maintaining consistent and transparent reporting standards.

MSCI Ecosystem, Partners, Resellers and SI

MSCI Inc. operates within a dynamic financial ecosystem, collaborating with technology providers, data vendors, and institutional investors to deliver comprehensive solutions. Partnerships with Google Cloud and Moody’s enhance its technological and analytical capabilities, particularly in private credit and climate risk modeling. MSCI’s integration with third-party platforms and APIs ensures seamless adoption by clients, while its GICS framework, co-developed with S&P Global, remains a global standard for industry classification. This interconnected ecosystem supports MSCI’s ability to drive transparency and innovation across global markets.

Research Methodology

Data used in research reports are derived from publicly available documents, continuous surveys of applications vendors, customers, resellers, Independent Software Vendors, systems integrators and other verifiable sources.

Vendor shares and market forecast results are based on a combination of existing databases as well as demand side and supply side research conducted throughout the year with validation from vendors, customers, channel partners and documentations such as earnings releases and 10Q and 10K filings, vertical industry studies, regional and country-level statistics from public and private institutions(i.e. colleges, universities, government agencies and trade associations).

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