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MSCI Blog
Engagement Is a Powerful Force in Climate ActionAs the urgency of addressing climate change continues to grow, investor engagement could be key to holding companies accountable for their environmental impact and influencing corporate climate strategies and net-zero commitments.
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MSCI Blog
A Question of Balance(s) in Subscription Lines of CreditAmid the growing usage of sub lines across private capital funds, we explore how intensively funds draw on their sub lines — a critical determinant of how sub lines will affect internal rates of return.
Factor Indexes MSCI Thematic Indexes MSCI ESG Indexes Real Assets
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MSCI Blog
The Rise (and Rise) of Sub Lines in Private CapitalPrivate capital funds have grown increasingly comfortable utilizing subscription lines of credit, though usage varies. We examine their deployment across venture capital, buyout, real estate and debt funds.
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Climate Paris Aligned IndexesDesigned to address climate change holistically, while aiming to align with the Paris Agreement requirements of limiting global warming to no more than 1.5°C.
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Improving the Climate Profile of Our ESG IndexesIn our recent consultation on MSCI ESG Indexes, investors told us they desired an improved climate profile to help them measure and manage climate risks.
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Press Release
MSCI Launches New Climate Action Indexes for Investors Seeking Net Zero Transition ProgressPDFIndexes ESG Products & Services MSCI ESG Indexes
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Global Fossil Fuels Exclusion IndexesThe MSCI Global Fossil Fuels Exclusion Indexes were launched in 2014 to help institutional investors, including pension funds, who aim to eliminate or reduce some or all fossil fuel reserves exposure from their investments.
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Research Report
How ESG Affected Corporate Credit Risk and PerformanceEnvironmental, social and governance (ESG) investing is a very broad field with many different investment approaches addressing various investment objectives across asset classes. While there are many studies relating to ESG in equities, the risk assessment of ESG considerations within fixed income may be equally if not more important. Bonds have limited upside, but in a negative scenario, investors can potentially lose all their invested capital. At a top level, we can break down ESG...
ESG Products & Services ESG Ratings MSCI ESG Indexes
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MSCI Blog
How Are High-ESG-Rated Bond Portfolios Distinct?ESG investing makes up an increasingly large footprint in equity portfolios, but ESG integration in bond portfolios is still in its early days. We examine the characteristics that make high-ESG-rated corporate-bond portfolios distinct.
ESG Products & Services ESG Ratings MSCI ESG Indexes
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Research Report
Managing Portfolios in a Low-Rates AgeThe low-rate environment of recent years has affected institutional investors across the spectrum, particularly the insurance sector, which has traditionally allocated a large portion of assets to fixed income. Lower returns from fixed income of late has meant some insurers have had to revise their asset allocations toward assets such as equities. While equities can potentially increase long-term performance, their returns have been more volatile than those of bonds, even over longer horizons...