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Index Consultations

Index Consultations

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.

2024

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 - MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes Methodology

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)
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 the Eligibility of EU bonds in the MSCI Government Bond Indexes & Change in pricing provider for the MSCI Fixed Income Indexes
Consultation on the Eligibility of EU bonds in the MSCI Government Bond Indexes & Change in pricing provider for the MSCI Fixed Income Indexes

2023

Consultation on MSCI Corporate Bond Indexes Methodology
Consultation on MSCI Corporate Bond Indexes Methodology

Consultation on MSCI MarketAxess USD HY Tradable Corporate Bond Index
Consultation on MSCI MarketAxess USD HY Tradable Corporate Bond Index
Market participants may provide feedback through this online survey

2021

Consultation on Potential Enhancements to Bloomberg Barclays MSCI Green Bond Index
Index Consultation – Bloomberg Barclays MSCI Green Bond Index

Bloomberg Barclays MSCI Fixed Income SRI Indexes Consultation
Market participants may provide feedback through this online survey

2019

Results of the Consultation on Bloomberg Barclays MSCI Global Green Bond Indices

Bloomberg Barclays MSCI Green Bond Index Consultation

 

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