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Global Equity AllocationIf you would like to gain a greater understanding of current practices and emerging trends in the implementation of global equity allocation policies, take a look at Global Equity Allocation, three of our most popular papers on this topic compiled into one easy-to-read publication.
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MSCI Blog
Capital for Climate Action Conference: Key TakeawaysMSCI’s Capital for Climate Action Conference brought together leaders from a diverse group of global organizations to untangle the latest developments in the net-zero transition. Here are some of the biggest takeaways.
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Model Insight - The Barra Private Equity Model (PEQ2) - August 2014In this Model Insight, we present the latest Barra Private Equity Model (PEQ2), which represents a major advance in understanding the drivers of risk and return in global private equity. We find a high degree of systematic risk in private equity, but also large opportunities for global diversification and active risk when compared with public equity. Incorporated in the Barra Integrated Model, PEQ2 provides a unique, like-to-like view of private equity investments among all asset classes...
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MSCI ESG Thematic Report - Australian Carbon Tax ImpactOn 10 July 2011, the Australian government announced its Clean Energy Future proposal - comprised of a carbon tax to commence in July 2012, transitioning to an emissions trading scheme after three years, and accompanied by a range of industry and household assistance measures. In the lead up to the announcement, one of the most debated issues had been the appropriate level of assistance to emissions-intensive trade-exposed (EITE) industries. Competing in international markets, individual...
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Economic Exposure to Emerging MarketsAs companies increasingly operate across multiple countries and regions, we consider the concept of "economic exposure" which may be derived from the geographic distribution of a company's revenues. This concept offers a new dimension to the construction and evaluation of global equity portfolios and may serve multiple purposes in the investment process - including macro view implementation, security selection, portfolio analysis, risk management and client reporting. Furthermore, a...
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Shale Gas and Hydraulic Fracturing in the US: Opportunity or Underestimated Risk?Shale gas presents a huge new potential investment opportunity and could possibly transform the US energy market. However, financial returns from shale gas face pressure due to emerging environmental liabilities, community opposition that limits access to resources, recoverable reserves uncertainties, and natural gas price volatility.Based on MSCI ESG Research’s assessment of companies’ performance on environmental issues, we believe that companies with poor historical performance...
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Listed and Private Real Estate : Putting the pieces back togetherA Study of the Drivers of European Listed Real Estate Performance in Association with the European Public Real Estate Association.
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Methodology
MSCI Global Market Accessibility ReviewPDF
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Women on boards: 2019 progress reportOur annual update on women’s representation on corporate boards found a noticeable uptick in 2019: 20.0% of directors were women, up from 17.9% in 2018 and 17.3% in 2017. At the current pace, a 50/50 gender split among global directors might be reached by 2044. We have added other areas of interest including market- and sector-specific corporate gender diversity issues, expertise comparison and an overview of regulatory frameworks around gender diversity.
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Climate Change and Low-Carbon Risks and Opportunities in ChinaA transition to a low-carbon economy could alter the risk-return profile for many industries. The MSCI Climate Change Indexes aim to be practical tools to assist institutional investors in reflecting these potential changes in their investment strategies. They seek to do so by increasing the index weight for providers of low-carbon solutions and decreasing the weight of companies negatively exposed to such changes while seeking to maintain broad market exposure. In July 2020, MSCI launched...
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