msci is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. with over 50 years of expertise in research, data and technology, we enable clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. clients use our industry-leading, research-enhanced solutions to gain insight into and improve the investment process. at msci, we strive to bring greater transparency to financial markets and use innovation to drive global economies. healthy economies stimulate job creation, encourage infrastructure development, and generate the returns necessary to improve living standards for everyone, everywhere.