Corporate and government spending on research and development (R&D) accounted for about 2% of GDP globally, as of December 2018, with wide variation across individual countries.

Global Head of Research and Product Development, sets MSCI’s research agenda and drives integration of research into MSCI’s products and services to deliver innovative solutions to investment problems. He is a member of the Executive Committee.

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As Head of Research for MSCI’s ESG Research group, Linda oversees all ESG- and climate-related content and methodology.

Our latest research and insights on real estate.

Peter Shepard is Head of Analytics Research and Product Development at MSCI.

Thematic investing requires in-depth research to build a deeper understanding of the underlying drivers of value creation and risk. In addition to our inhouse research, we work with leading experts on themes to draw on their insights and act as a sounding board.

George Bonne, executive director on the equity core research team leveraged advancements in artificial intelligence and other technologies to identify and quantify “factors” related to the effects of COVID-19. We explored what he found and the implications for further research.

In this episode of our new weekly podcast, Peter Zanagari, MSCI’s Head of Research and Product Development, details how MSCI has mobilized to provide critical research and insights to help investors navigate the volatility sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic.

MSCI thought leaders discuss topics highlighting the latest research in fixed income analytics.