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MSCI is committed to creating index products that address and anticipate the evolving needs of our clients. In pursuit of this goal, MSCI engages in extensive client consultations that remain a key driver of the company’s product innovation.

2025
Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Low Carbon Target Indexes Methodology Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Low Carbon Target Indexes Methodology Market participants may provide feedback through this online survey
Conclusion of the Consultation on Enhancements to the Free Float Adjustment Factor Methodology Conclusion of the Consultation on Enhancements to the Free Float Adjustment Factor Methodology Simulated List for ACWI Constituents - Enhancements to Free Float Adjustment Factor Methodology
Consultation on Decarbonization Trajectory Adjustments for MSCI Equity CTB/PAB Indexes Consultation on Decarbonization Trajectory Adjustments for MSCI Equity CTB/PAB Indexes Simulated Impact – Consultation on Decarbonization Trajectory Adjustments for MSCI Equity CTB/PAB Indexes Market participants may provide feedback through this online survey
2024
Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Momentum Indexes and MSCI Minimum Volatility Indexes Methodologies Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Momentum Indexes and MSCI Minimum Volatility Indexes Methodologies Market participants may provide feedback through this online survey
Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI SRI Indexes Methodology Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI SRI Indexes Methodology Simulated List of Constituents - MSCI SRI Indexes Methodology Simulated List of Constituents for the Proposed and Alternate Oil & Gas Screen - MSCI SRI Indexes Methodology Simulated List of Constituents - Consultation Results for the MSCI SRI Indexes
Consultation on a Potential Subcategorization of Frontier Markets Consultation on a Potential Subcategorization of Frontier Markets
Consultation on Potential Enhancement to the Size and Liquidity Requirements of the MSCI Market Classification Framework Consultation on Potential Enhancement to the Size and Liquidity Requirements of the MSCI Market Classification Framework
Follow-up Consultation on Constituent Weighting and Capping Methodology for the MSCI Islamic Index Series Follow-up Consultation on Constituent Weighting and Capping Methodology for the MSCI Islamic Index Series
Conclusion of Consultation to rename certain MSCI ESG Indexes Conclusion of Consultation to rename certain MSCI ESG Indexes
Consultation on a Potential Enhancement to the MSCI ACWI IMI Virology Index Methodology Consultation on a Potential Enhancement to the MSCI ACWI IMI Virology Index Methodology Consultation on a Potential Enhancement to the MSCI ACWI IMI Virology Index Methodology-Supplementary Materials Market participants may provide feedback through this online survey
Consultation on Enhancements to the Free Float Adjustment Factor Methodology Consultation on Enhancements to the Free Float Adjustment Factor Methodology
Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Quality Indexes Methodologies Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Quality Indexes Methodologies Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Quality Indexes Methodologies – Supplementary Materials Market participants may provide feedback through this online survey
Consultation on Methodology Enhancement to the MSCI Islamic Index Series and the MSCI Islamic Index M-Series Consultation on Methodology Enhancement to the MSCI Islamic Index Series and the MSCI Islamic Index M-Series
Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the Holiday Treatment for the MSCI Hedged Indexes, the MSCI FX Hedge Indexes and the MSCI Adaptive Hedged Indexes Methodologies Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the Holiday Treatment for the MSCI Hedged, the MSCI FX Hedge and the MSCI Adaptive Hedge Indexes Methodologies Market participants may provide feedback through this online survey
Consultation on the 2024 Market Classification Proposals Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for Bulgaria
Consultation on proposal to rename MSCI Sustainable Impact Index Consultation on proposal to rename MSCI Sustainable Impact Index
Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Climate Change Indexes Methodology Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Climate Change Indexes Methodology Simulated List of Constituents – MSCI Climate Change Indexes Methodology Market participants may provide feedback through this online survey
Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes Methodology Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes Methodology Simulated List of Constituents - Consultation Proposals for the MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes Simulated List of Constituents - Consultation Results for the MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes
Consultation on proposal to rename three MSCI ESG Indexes Consultation on proposal to rename three MSCI ESG Indexes
Consultation on Enhancements to the Extreme Price Increase Methodology Consultation on Enhancements to the Extreme Price Increase Methodology Simulated Impact from the Consultation on Enhancements to the Extreme Price Increase Methodology
Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Global ex Controversial Weapons and MSCI Global ex Tobacco Involvement Indexes Methodologies Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Global ex Controversial Weapons and MSCI Global ex Tobacco Involvement Indexes Methodologies Market participants may provide feedback through this online survey
2023
Consultation on Changes to the List of Eligible Markets for the MSCI Frontier Markets 100 and MSCI Frontier Markets 15% Country Capped Indexes Consultation on Changes to the List of Eligible Markets for the MSCI Frontier Markets 100 and MSCI Frontier Markets 15% Country Capped Indexes
Consultation on Treatment of Depositary Receipts (DRs) where underlying shares are not available for trading Consultation on Treatment of Depositary Receipts (DRs) where underlying shares are not available for trading
Consultation on Enhancement to the MSCI Unexpected Market Closure Indexes Methodology Consultation on Enhancement to the MSCI Unexpected Market Closure Indexes Methodology
Consultation on the 2023 Market Classification Proposals Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Nigeria Index
Consultation on Potential Enhancements to MSCI Climate Action Indexes Methodology Consultation on Potential Enhancements to MSCI Climate Action Indexes Methodology Simulated List of Constituents - MSCI Climate Action Indexes Methodology Market participants may provide feedback through this online survey
Consultation on Potential Enhancement to the MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN) Methodology Consultation on Potential Enhancement to the MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN) Methodology Simulated List of Constituents - MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN) Methodology
2022
Consultation on Potential Enhancements to MSCI Climate Paris Aligned Indexes Methodology Consultation on Potential Enhancements to MSCI Climate Paris Aligned Indexes Methodology Market participants may provide feedback through this online survey Simulated List of Constituents for Certain MSCI Climate Paris Aligned Indexes (enhancements at the November 2023 Index Review) Simulated List of Constituents for Certain MSCI Climate Paris Aligned Indexes (enhancements at the May 2024 Index Review) Consultation on Potential Changes to Select MSCI Thematic Index Methodologies Consultation on Potential Changes to Select MSCI Thematic Index Methodologies Thematic Consultation Sep 2022 Link to Spreadsheet With Simulated Portfolios Market participants may provide feedback through this online survey Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI ESG Screened Indexes Methodology Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI ESG Screened Indexes Methodology Simulated List of Constituents for the MSCI World ESG Screened and MSCI EM ESG Screened Indexes Simulated Impact – MSCI World ESG Screened and MSCI EM ESG Screened Indexes Consultation on Potential Changes to the MSCI Frontier Markets Indexes Methodology Consultation on Potential Changes to the MSCI Frontier Markets Indexes Methodology Simulated Lists of Constituents for Frontier Markets Indexes Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Nigeria Index Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Nigeria Index Consultation on Introducing Quarterly Comprehensive Index Reviews for Non-Market Capitalization Weighted Indexes Consultation on Introducing Quarterly Comprehensive Index Reviews for Non-Market Capitalization Weighted Indexes Market participants may provide feedback through this online survey Q&A: Quarterly Comprehensive Index Review Implementation Details Consultation on potential changes to MSCI Thematic Index Methodologies Consultation on potential changes to MSCI Thematic Index Methodologies Market participants may provide feedback through this online survey Consultation on Potential Enhancement to the MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index Methodology Consultation on Potential Enhancement to the MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index Methodology Consultation on potential maximum value of active exposure to the target factors of the MSCI Diversified Multiple Factor ("DMF") Index Methodology Consultation on potential maximum value of active exposure to the target factors of the MSCI Diversified Multiple Factor ("DMF") Index Methodology Market participants may provide feedback through this online survey Consultation on Potential Changes to the Liquidity Requirement in the MSCI US Equity Indexes Consultation on Potential Changes to the Liquidity Requirement in the MSCI US Equity Indexes Consultation on potential enhancement of the MSCI Low Carbon Leaders Indexes and MSCI Low Carbon Target Indexes methodologies Consultation on potential enhancement of the MSCI Low Carbon Leaders Indexes and MSCI Low Carbon Target Indexes methodologies Simulated ESG Exclusions - MSCI Low Carbon Indexes Simulated Impact - Key MSCI Low Carbon Leaders Indexes Simulated Impact - Key MSCI Low Carbon Target Indexes Simulated List of Constituents for Key MSCI Low Carbon Indexes
2021
Consultation on the Regional Classification of the MSCI Israel Index Consultation on the Regional Classification of the MSCI Israel Index Market participants may provide feedback through this online survey Consultation on Potential Changes to the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) Structure in 2022 Consultation on Potential Changes to the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) Structure in 2022 Market participants may provide feedback through this online survey Estimated Impact of the Proposed GICS Changes on the MSCI ACWI Index Implementation of the 2023 GICS Structure Changes in the MSCI Equity Indexes List of MSCI Equity Custom Indexes impacted by the 2023 GICS structure Consultation on Potential Enhancement to the MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN) Methodology Consultation on Potential Enhancement to the MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN) Methodology Consultation on Potential Enhancements to Select ESG Indexes Consultation on Potential Enhancements to MSCI ESG Screened Indexes Consultation on Potential Enhancements to MSCI KLD 400 Social, MSCI USA Catholic Values, and MSCI USA ESG Select Indexes Consultation On The Eligibility Of The MSCI Pakistan Index For The MSCI Frontier Markets 100 And The MSCI Frontier Markets 15% Country Capped Indexes Simulated MSCI Frontier Markets 100 And The MSCI Frontier Markets 15% Country Capped Indexes Consultation on the Treatment of Foreign Private Issuers in the MSCI USA Equity Universe Consultation on the Treatment of Foreign Private Issuers in the MSCI USA Equity Universe Consultation on Potential Enhancement of the MSCI ESG Enhanced Focus Indexes Methodology Consultation on Potential Enhancement of the MSCI ESG Enhanced Focus Indexes Methodology Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Pakistan Index Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Pakistan Index Consultation on Potential Adjustments to the MSCI Diversified Multiple-Factor Index Methodology Consultation on Potential Adjustments to the MSCI Diversified Multiple-Factor Index Methodology Consultation on the Implementation Details of a Switch to a Light Rebalancing Under Conditions of Market Stress Consultation on the Implementation Details of a Switch to a Light Rebalancing Under Conditions of Market Stress Market participants may provide feedback through this online survey Consultation on Introducing Quarterly Comprehensive Index Reviews Consultation on Introducing Quarterly Comprehensive Index Reviews Q&A: Quarterly Comprehensive Index Review Implementation Details Consultation on a Treatment of Potential Index Additions with Extreme Price Increase Consultation on a Treatment of Potential Index Additions with Extreme Price Increase Consultation on Potential Enhancement of the MSCI Climate Change Indexes methodology to align with the minimum requirements for EU Climate Transition Benchmarks Consultation on Potential Enhancement of the MSCI Climate Change Indexes methodology to align with the minimum requirements for EU Climate Transition Benchmarks
2020
Treatment of securities impacted by U.S. Executive Order 13959, as amended by Executive Order 14032 Q&A: MSCI's Treatment of securities impacted by U.S. Executive Order 13959, as amended by Executive Order 14032 List of Impacted Standard Indexes – Implementation February 9, 2022 List of Impacted Standard Indexes – Implementation July 26, 2021 List of Impacted Standard Indexes – Implementation March 12, 2021 List of Impacted Standard Indexes – Implementation January 26, 2021 List of Impacted Standard Indexes – Implementation January 8, 2021 List of Impacted Standard Indexes – Implementation January 5, 2021 Consultation on the Potential Replacement Rates for LIBOR and EONIA in the MSCI Indexes Consultation on the Potential Replacement Rates for LIBOR and EONIA in the MSCI Indexes List of Impacted Standard Indexes – August 12, 2021 List of Impacted Standard Indexes – July 12, 2021 List of Impacted Standard Indexes – March 26, 2021 Consultation on Proposed Methodology and Transition for the MSCI COLCAP Index Consultation on Proposed Methodology and Transition for the MSCI COLCAP Index Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Lebanon Index Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Lebanon Index Consultation on Proposed Changes to the Corporate Events Methodology Consultation on Proposed Changes to the Corporate Events Methodology Consultation on the Proposed Implementation Schedule for the Reclassification of Kuwait in the MSCI Frontier Markets 100 Index Consultation on the Proposed Implementation Schedule for the Reclassification of Kuwait in the MSCI Frontier Markets 100 Index Simulated Impact of the Reclassification of Kuwait on the MSCI Frontier Markets 100 Index Consultation on Proposed Methodology Enhancement for China P-Chip Classification Consultation on Proposed Methodology Enhancement for China P-Chip Classification Consultation on Assessing and Addressing the Market Impact of MSCI Index Reviews Consultation on Assessing and Addressing the Market Impact of MSCI Index Reviews Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Dividend Masters Indexes Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Dividend Masters Indexes Potential Foreign ownership Limit (FOL) revision for the MSCI India Indexes Simulated list for MSCI India Indexes Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Argentina Index Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Argentina Index Consultation On The Eligibility Of The MSCI Iceland Index For The MSCI Frontier Markets 100 And The MSCI Frontier Markets 15% Country Capped Indexes Simulated MSCI Frontier Markets 100 And The MSCI Frontier Markets 15% Country Capped Indexes Consultation On Potential Enhancements To The MSCI Frontier Markets 100 Index Consultation On Potential Enhancements To The MSCI Frontier Markets 100 Index Simulated MSCI Frontier Markets 100 Index
2019
Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI ESG Indexes Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI ESG Indexes Consultation on the Replicability and Classification of the MSCI Argentina Indexes Consultation on the Replicability and Classification of the MSCI Argentina Indexes Consultation on the Treatment of Indian Long Term Capital Gains Tax in the MSCI Equity Indexes Consultation on the Treatment of Indian Long Term Capital Gains Tax in the MSCI Equity Indexes Consultation on Potential Enhancement to the MSCI Japan Empowering Women (WIN) Index Methodology Consultation on Potential Enhancement to the MSCI Japan Empowering Women (WIN) Index Methodology Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Iceland Index Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Iceland Index Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Australian Shares and MSCI Australia 200 Index Methodology Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Australian Shares and MSCI Australia 200 Index Methodology Consultation on Transition of MSCI Europe Barra Factor Indexes to use the Barra EULTS Model Consultation on Transition of MSCI Europe Barra Factor Indexes to use the Barra EULTS Model Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI ex Fossil Fuels and MSCI ex Coal Indexes Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI ex Fossil Fuels and MSCI ex Coal Indexes 2018/2019 Consultation on Further Weight Increase of China A Shares in the MSCI Indexes Press Release: MSCI Will Increase The Weight Of China A Shares In MSCI Indexes Conclusion of the Consultation on Further Weight Increase of China A Shares in the MSCI Indexes Updated Q&A on the Weight Increase of China A Shares in MSCI Indexes (October 2019) Constituents of the MSCI China A Indexes Consultation on Further Weight Increase of China A Shares in the MSCI Indexes Consultation on Specific Topics Related to Investment Limits Consultation on Specific Topics Related to Investment Limits Simulated Impact List for the MSCI Thailand Indexes
2018
Consultation on the Treatment of Unequal Voting Structures Press Release on the Results of the Unequal Voting Structures Consultation Q&A on the Results of the Unequal Voting Structures Consultation Consultation on the Treatment of Unequal Voting Structures Discussion Paper: Should Equity Indexes Include Stocks of Companies Having Unequal Voting Rights? Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index Methodology Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index Methodology Consultation on Proposed Changes to the Corporate Events Methodology Consultation on Proposed Changes to the Corporate Events Methodology Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Capped Indexes Methodology Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Capped Indexes Methodology Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Dividend Masters Indexes Methodology Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Dividend Masters Indexes Methodology Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Kuwait Index Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Kuwait Index Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Market Classification Framework Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Market Classification Framework Proposed Methodology for Indexes Excluding Tobacco Companies Proposed Methodology for Indexes Excluding Tobacco Companies Consultation on the Implementation of the 2018 GICS Changes in the MSCI Equity Indexes Consultation on the Implementation of the 2018 GICS Changes in the MSCI Equity Indexes List of Impacted MSCI Equity Indexes due to the 2018 GICS Changes Consultation on Proposed Market Disruptions Indexes Methodology Consultation on Proposed Market Disruptions Indexes Methodology Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI All Market Indexes Methodology Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI All Market Indexes Methodology Simulated Impact on Capped Versions of All Market Indexes Consultation on Treatment of the MSCI EM 50, MSCI China 50, MSCI China Free and MSCI All China Indexes Consultation on Treatment of Specific Indexes in the Context of China A Partial Inclusion Consultation on Specific Topics Related to Free Float Calculation Consultation on Specific Topics Related to Free Float Calculation Simulated Impact of the Proposal on Free Float
2017
Consultation on MSCI Hong Kong-Listed Southbound Indexes Consultation on MSCI Hong Kong-Listed Southbound Indexes MSCI ESG Indexes Consultation MSCI ESG Indexes Consultation Clarification on the Treatment of Tobacco Companies as part of the Consultation Consultation on Proposed Corporate Events Methodogical Changes Consultation on Proposed Corporate Events Methodogical Changes Consultation on Enhancement to The MSCI Top 50 Dividend Indexes Methodology Consultation on Enhancement to The MSCI Top 50 Dividend Indexes Methodology Consultation on Specific Topics Related to China A Reclassification Update to the Conclusion of the Consultation on Specific Topics Related To China A Reclassification Conclusion of the Consultation on Specific Topics Related to China A Partial Inclusion Consultation on Specific Topics Related to China A Reclassification Consultation on Continuous Listing Standards for US Listed Exchange Traded Products Consultation on Continuous Listing Standards for US Listed Exchange Traded Products Consultation On Potential Changes To The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) Structure In 2018 Consultation On Potential Changes To The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) Structure In 2018 Consultation on the Closing Price Policy for Securities Traded on the Moscow Exchange Consultation on the Closing Price Policy for Securities Traded on the Moscow Exchange Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Saudi Arabia Indexes Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Saudi Arabia Indexes List of Constituents for the MSCI Saudi Arabia Indexes (as of February 9, 2018) Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Argentina Indexes Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Argentina Indexes Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Nigeria Indexes Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Nigeria Indexes Consultation on the Treatment of Non-Voting Shares in the MSCI Equity Indexes Temporary Treatment of Unequal Voting Structures in the MSCI Equity Indexes Consultation on the Treatment of Non-Voting Shares in the MSCI Equity Indexes MSCI Hedged Indexes: Margin Requirements for Currency Forwards MSCI Hedged Indexes: Margin Requirements for Currency Forwards Consultation on the 2017 Market Classification Proposals Consultation on China A-Shares Index Inclusion Roadmap Simulated List of Constituents for the New Proposal of China A-Shares Inclusion Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Argentina Indexes Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Nigeria Indexes Consultation on Proposals for the MSCI Frontier Markets 100 and Selected MSCI Capped Indexes Consultation on Proposals for the MSCI Frontier Markets 100 Index Consultation on the Proposed Treatment of Selected MSCI Capped Indexes Simulated List of Constituents for the MSCI Frontier Markets 100 Index Consultation on Potential Changes to the MSCI Global Environment Index Methodology Consultation on Potential Changes to the MSCI Global Environment Index Methodology Consultation on the Use of the Global Equity Model (GEM LT) in MSCI Index Construction Consultation on the Use of the Global Equity Model (GEM LT) in MSCI Index Construction
2016
Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI All Market Indexes Methodology Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI All Market Indexes Methodology Consultation on Potential Changes to MSCI ACWI Sustainable Impact Index Methodology Consultation on Potential Changes to MSCI ACWI Sustainable Impact Index Methodology Consultation of China A-Shares Index Inclusion Roadmap (Updated Post June 14, 2016 Market Classification Announcement) Consultation of China A-Shares Index Inclusion Roadmap Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Argentina Index Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Argentina Index Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Nigeria Index Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Nigeria Index Resumption of Consultation on the 2016 Market Classification Proposals Consultation of China A-Shares Index Inclusion Roadmap Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Pakistan Index Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Peru Indexes Consultation on Potential Changes to MSCI ESG Indexes Methodology Consultation on Potential Changes to MSCI ESG Indexes Methodology Consultation on Proposed Enhancements to the Corporate Events Methodology in the MSCI Indexes Consultation on Proposed Enhancements to the Corporate Events Methodology in the MSCI Indexes Estimated Impact of The Upcoming Revisions to The GICS Structure on The MSCI Indexes Estimated Impact of The Upcoming Revisions to The GICS Structure on The MSCI Indexes
2015
Consultation on the Proposed Treatment of Hong Kong Listed Securities With High Shareholding Concentration Issues Conclusion of the Consultation on the Proposed Treatment of Hong Kong Listed Securities With High Shareholding Concentration Issues Consultation on the Proposed Treatment of Hong Kong Listed Securities With High Shareholding Concentration Issues Consultation on the Proposed Treatment for the MSCI All China Index Consultation on the Proposed Treatment for the MSCI All China Index Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Peru Indexes Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Peru Indexes Consultation on Enhancement to the MSCI Global Investable Market Indexes Methodology Consultation on Enhancement to the MSCI Global Investable Market Indexes Methodology Consultation on China A-Shares Index Inclusion Roadmap (Updated Post June 9, 2015 Market Classification Announcement) Consultation on China A-Shares Index Inclusion Roadmap(Updated Post June 9, 2015) Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Pakistan Index Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Pakistan Index Consultation On Potential Changes To The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) Structure In 2016 Consultation On Potential Changes To The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) Structure In 2016 Consultation on potential enhancements to the MSCI Index Calculation Methodology Consultation on potential enhancements to the MSCI Index Calculation Methodology Consultations on Enhancements to the MSCI Islamic Index Series Consultations on Enhancements to the MSCI Islamic Index Series Consultation on Enhancements to the Coverage of the MSCI Global Investable Market Indexes Document initially published on May 12, 2015, last updated on October 6, 2015: Simulated Impact on the MSCI Global Investable Market Indexes Documents published on February 11, 2015: Pro forma list of constituents for the MSCI Provisional Emerging Markets Index Pro forma list of constituents for the MSCI Provisional World Index Simulated Impact on the MSCI Global Investable Market Indexes Consultation feedback notes on Real Estate Global Data Standards Documents available on the IPD Reporting Portal
2014
Consultation on the MSCI Corporate Events Methodology Highly dilutive or large rights issue consultation Highly dilutive or large rights issues consultation – revised proposal Securities under prolonged suspension consultation Canadian Mergers and Acquisitions consultation Block Sales / Secondary Offerings (outside of the US) consultation Block Sales / Secondary Offerings (outside of the US) consultation – revised proposal Selected Corporate Events Topics for discussion
Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Global Investable Market Indexes Methodology Consultation on Enhancements to the Coverage of the MSCI Global Investable Market Indexes Simulated Impact on the MSCI Global Standard Indexes
Consultation on Enhancements to the Liquidity Requirements for the MSCI Global Investable Market Indexes Simulated Impact on the MSCI USA and MSCI Canada Indexes Consultation on Potential Changes to the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) Structure in 2015 MSCI Overseas China Index: Early Inclusion Proposal Consultation on Potential Application of Frequency of Trading Requirements for the MSCI Frontier Markets IMI Consultation on Selected Changes to the MSCI Equity Universe
Consultation on China A-Shares Consultation on China A-Shares Index Inclusion Roadmap Q&A of Consultation on China A-Shares Index Inclusion Roadmap Consultation on Potential Changes to the Methodology for the MSCI Frontier Markets 100 Index

2012
Consultation on Proposed Changes to the Security Eligibility Rules for the MSCI Brazil Index Consultation on a proposal to enhance the Corporate Events Methodology on Partial Tender Offers Consultation on Enhanced Methodology for the MSCI Global Socially Responsible Indices Consultation on Enhanced Methodology for the MSCI Global Socially Responsible Indices (Update) Consultation on Enhanced Methodology for the MSCI KLD 400 Social Index Consultation on Enhanced Methodology for the MSCI KLD 400 Social Index (Update) Consultation on Enhanced Methodology for the MSCI USA ESG Select Index Consultation on Enhanced Methodology for the MSCI USA ESG Select Index (Update) Consultation on Enhanced Methodology for the MSCI Global ESG Indices Consultation on Enhanced Methodology for the MSCI Global ESG Indices (Update)

2012

2011
Consultation on Potential Ideas for Index Stability and Replicability Enhancements Consultation on Potential Ideas for Index Stability and Replicability Enhancements - September 2011
Consultation on MSCI ACWI ex Controversial Weapons Consultation on MSCI ACWI ex Controversial Weapons - May 2011
Consultation on a proposal to create MSCI Global Socially Responsible Indices Consultation on a proposal to create MSCI Global Socially Responsible Indices - February 2011

2010
Consultation on a specific methodology enhancement for the Global Investable Market Indices Consultation on a specific methodology enhancement for the Global Investable Market Indices – December 2010
Consultation on the Potential Coverage Extension of the Global Equity Universe Consultation on a proposal to create Global Broad & Microcap Indices - May 2010 MSCI Announcement - May 6, 2010

2009
Consultation on MSCI Factor Indices Consultation on MSCI Factor Indices - November 2009 MSCI Announcement - November 9, 2009
Proposal to adjust the Price Adjustment Factor (PAF) for rights issues MSCI to Adjust its Methodology for the Calculation of Price Adjustment Factors Applied for Rights Issues in the MSCI Indices MSCI Intends to Adjust its Methodology for the Calculation of Price Adjustment Factors Applied for Rights Issues in the MSCI Indices MSCI Intends to Adjust its Methodology for the Calculation of Price Adjustment Factors Applied for Rights Issues in the MSCI Indices - Additional document Proposal to adjust the PAF for rights issues - Additional document - November 2 2009
Consultation on Potential Methodology Enhancements to the MSCI Minimum Volatility Indices Consultation on Potential Methodology Enhancements to the MSCI Minimum Volatility Indices - October 2009 MSCI Announcement - October 26, 2009
Consultation on Potential Product Enhancements - April 2009 Consultation on Potential Product Enhancements and Changes to Rebalancing Dates of certain MSCI Thematic & Strategy Indices - April 2009 MSCI Announcement - September 30, 2009 MSCI Announcement - September 14, 2009 MSCI Announcement - April 15, 2009
Consultation on the Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Pakistan Index Consultation on the Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Pakistan Index - February 2009 MSCI Announcement - February 18, 2009 MSCI Announcement - March 23, 2009
Consultation on Liquidity and Selected Investability Topics Consultation on Liquidity and Selected Investability Topics - March 2008 MSCI Announcement - March 12, 2009 MSCI Announcement - April 16, 2009
Consultation on Potential Methodology Enhancements to the MSCI China A Index Consultation on Potential Methodology Enhancements to the MSCI China A Index - February 2009 MSCI Announcement - February 20, 2009 Consultation on the Transition Plan of the Methodology Enhancements to the MSCI China A Index MSCI Announcement - April 9, 2009
Potential Enhancements to the Methodology of the MSCI Islamic Indices Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the Methodology of the MSCI Islamic Indices - September 2008 MSCI Announcement - February 11, 2009
Consultation on the Market Reclassification Proposal for Argentina Consultation on the Market Reclassification Proposal for Argentina - January 2009 MSCI Announcement - January 22, 2009 MSCI Announcement - February 18, 2009
Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Hedged Indices Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the MSCI Hedged Indices - January 2009 MSCI Announces Market Classification Decisions - June 15, 2009

2008
Preliminary Assessments from the Consultation on Proposed Market Reclassifications MSCI Barra Announcement - December 16, 2008
Consultation on Market Reclassification Proposals Consultation on Market Reclassification Proposals - July 2008 MSCI Announcement - July 22, 2008 Preliminary Assessments from the Consultation on Proposed Market Reclassifications - December 16, 2008
Potential Enhancements to the Methodology of the MSCI Islamic Indices Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the Methodology of the MSCI Islamic Indices - September 2008
Conclusions from Recent MSCI Market Classification Study MSCI Announcement - June 18, 2008
Classification of Markets in the MSCI Equity Indices Discussion Paper on the Classification of Markets in the MSCI Equity Indices - January 2008

2007
Potential Creation of Frontier Markets Indices Consultation on the Potential Creation of Frontier Markets Indices - August 2007 MSCI Announcement - August 23, 2007
Potential Enhancements to the Methodology of the MSCI GCC Countries Indices Consultation on Potential Enhancements to the Methodology of the MSCI GCC Countries Indices - May 2007
Enhancements to the MSCI Standard and Small Cap Indices MSCI Announcement - January 18, 2007

2006
Enhancements to the MSCI Standard and Small Cap Indices MSCI Announcement - November 16, 2006 MSCI Consultation on an Updated Methodology and Transition Plan Proposal MSCI Consultation on an Updated Methodology and Transition Plan Proposal (Additional Information)
Enhancements to the MSCI Euro Pan-Euro Indices MSCI Announcement Consultation on Proposed Methodology Changes and Transition Plan
Consultation on the Design of a Family of Global High Dividend Yield Indices - April 2006 MSCI Consultation on the Design of a Family of Global High Dividend Yield Indices MSCI to Consult on a Proposed Family of Global High Dividend Yield Indices
Consultation on the Proposal to Remove the MSCI Venezuela Index Consultation on the Potential Removal of the MSCI Venezuela Index from the MSCI Emerging Markets Index
Consultation on Treatment of Financial Results under IFRS MSCI Consultation on the Treatment of Financial Results under IFRS - February 2006
Consultation on Design of China A Style Indices MSCI Consultation on the Design of a Family of China A Style Indices - January 2006

2005
Consultation on Indices for the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries MSCI Consultation on Index Proposal for Gulf Countries - November 2005
Consultation on Treatment of Spin-offs MSCI Consultation on Current Treatment of Spin-Offs where the Spun-Off Security Does Not Trade on the Ex-Date - October 2005
Consultation on Income Trusts in Canada MSCI to consult on Income Trusts in Canada - July 2005
Consultation on Enhancements to MSCI 10/40 Equity Indices MSCI consultation paper on potential enhancements to MSCI 10/40 Equity Indices - April 2005 Consultation Questionnaire - April 2005
Consultation on Japan Domestic Equity Indices MSCI consultation on a new family of Japan Domestic Equity Indices
Consultation on Inclusion of Hong Kong listed China Private Enterprises in MSCI China universe MSCI consultation on potential inclusion of Hong Kong listed China Private Enterprises in MSCI China universe - March 2005
Consultation on the definition of the Russian Equity Universe MSCI consultation on the definition of the Russian Equity Universe - March 2005

2004
Consultation on Enhancements to the Morgan Stanley REIT Index (RMS) MSCI Consultation Paper on Proposed Enhancements to the Morgan Stanley REIT Index (December 2004)
Consultation on Framework for Country Reclassification MSCI Consultation on the Framework for Country Reclassification in the MSCI Global Equity Indices (August 2004) Consultation Questionnaire (August 2004)
Consultation on Taiwan Limited Investability Factor (LIF) MSCI Consultation Paper on a proposal to remove the Limited Investability Factor (LIF) Currently Applied to the MSCI Taiwan Index
Consultation on GICS GICS 2013 Consultation Paper GICS 2010 Consultation Paper GICS 2007 Consultation Paper GICS 2005 Consultation Paper GICS 2004 Consultation Paper Press Release of February 2004 Press Release of December 2003 Press Release of December 2002 Press Release of January 2002

2024
Consultation on MSCI Fixed Income Indexes Consultation on MSCI Fixed Income Indexes
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2023
Consultation on MSCI Corporate Bond Indexes Methodology Consultation on MSCI Corporate Bond Indexes Methodology
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2021
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