MSCI Analytics User Group: Frankfurt 2026
- Sept 22, 2026
- 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CEST Frankfurt
- MSCI Barra International, 4th floor, Junghofstrasse 24, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Join us at the MSCI Analytics User Group 2026 in Frankfurt, where we will look at the forces reshaping the investment industry today. Markets are changing fast. AI is increasingly used across investment workflows for equities, credit and private assets. Investors are watching how geopolitical developments, supply-chain dynamics and fiscal policy could affect rates, commodities and asset correlations. The historical relationship between bonds and equities has shifted, prompting investors to reassess diversification assumptions.
At this half day event, MSCI experts and fellow investors will share new data and models designed to help you navigate this landscape, along with updates on risk analytics, performance attribution and private assets in total portfolio analysis. You will also see the future of user experience, from AI agents and MCPs to AI Portfolio Insights.
Join the discussion and connect with peers who face similar challenges in risk and portfolio management.
Agenda
10:30 am ・ Registration
11:10 am - 12:00 pm・ When Geopolitics Meets Economics: Implications for Portfolio Risk
Artificial intelligence is transforming how markets price equities, credit and private assets — even as geopolitical shocks and fiscal pressures reshape rates, oil and correlations. With bonds no longer offering a reliable hedge against equities, the traditional diversification playbook is being tested. Join us as we explore a three-lens framework — monitoring, alternative data (e.g. revenue and supply-chain signals), and scenario analysis — designed to help investors navigate uncertainty with greater confidence.
Thomas Verbraken, Executive Director, Risk Management Solutions Research, MSCI
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm・ Scenario Lab: From Macro Narrative to Risk Propagation and Communication
How do you translate a macro narrative into a concrete scenario — and what does it mean for your portfolio? How can scenario results be communicated effectively while staying connected to the underlying narrative? We will present a coherent framework that answers these questions and integrates seamlessly into your established risk framework.
Sam Rubandhas, Managing Director, EMEA Head of Product Specialists, MSCI
1:00 pm - 1:45pm・ Lunch
1:45 pm - 2:45 pm・ Latest Product updates and outlook
Discover the latest model and data enhancements, brought to life through practical examples of how this new content delivers value for users. We will also share an outlook on the current product pipeline and upcoming developments.
Luca Pizzolotto, Vice President, EMEA Product Manager, MSCI
2:45 pm - 3:15 pm・ Networking Break
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm・ Technology in Action: MCPs, AI Tools and the Next Generation of User Experience
We will present our latest technology and efficiency enhancements, designed to help users access MSCI content more efficiently and effectively. Concrete examples will show how MCPs and AI tools are elevating the user experience — from hedging calculations and what-if analysis to API code generation.
Thomas Moser, Executive Director, Global Product Manager, MSCI
4:15 pm - 5:00 pm・ Networking Drinks