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MSCI Launches Global Classification Standards for Private Assets<\/b><\/p>\n

MSCI PACS\u2122 sets a common language for transparency and consistency in private markets<\/b><\/p>\n

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–
\nPrivate assets are growing rapidly, fueled by institutional allocations and increasing flows from private wealth. Yet the industry remains constrained by a lack of transparency, with no common system to effectively classify exposures, measure performance or communicate strategies.<\/p>\n

\nMSCI is addressing this challenge with the launch of MSCI PACS<\/b>, a proprietary asset classification framework designed to bring order, comparability and consistency to private markets. Covering a wide array of private assets \u2013 including private companies, real estate and infrastructure \u2013 PACS provides granular classifications that can be used to benchmark, analyze and communicate portfolio strategies and performance effectively across the investment lifecycle.<\/p>\n

\nMSCI PACS is a global taxonomy created specifically for private assets. It builds on MSCI\u2019s decades of leadership in providing standards and tools, including the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS\u00ae<\/a>)1<\/sup>, that are used to categorize and compare public companies around the world. Delivered as an AI-powered managed data service, PACS applies consistent sector tagging at scale, providing the private-markets industry a strong foundation for transparency and comparability.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cPrivate markets are at an inflection point, with increasing prominence in the global financial ecosystem,\u201d said Luke Flemmer, Head of Private Assets at MSCI.<\/b> \u201cWith PACS, MSCI is introducing the infrastructure that will define how private assets are identified, compared and analyzed globally for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

\nThe launch of PACS reflects MSCI\u2019s broader commitment to equip private markets practitioners with the tools, research and data required to enhance transparency and support informed decision-making across their portfolios. To learn more, visit MSCI Private Assets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) strengthens global markets by connecting participants across the financial ecosystem with a common language. Our research-based data, analytics and indexes, supported by advanced technology, set standards for global investors and help our clients understand risks and opportunities so they can make better decisions and unlock innovation. We serve asset managers and owners, private-market sponsors and investors, hedge funds, wealth managers, banks, insurers and corporates. To learn more, please visit www.msci.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

1<\/sup> GICS, the global industry classification standard, developed jointly by MSCI Inc. and S&P Dow Jones Indices.<\/p>\n

\nThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or performance and involve risks that may cause actual results or performance differ materially and you should not place undue reliance on them. Risks that could affect results or performance are in MSCI\u2019s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the most recent fiscal year ended on December 31 that is filed with the SEC. MSCI does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements. No information herein constitutes investment advice or should be relied on as such. MSCI grants no right or license to use its products or services without an appropriate license. MSCI MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN AND DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. MSCI PACS\u2122 is a trademark of MSCI Inc.<\/p>\n

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MSCI Launches Global Classification Standards for Private Assets MSCI PACS\u2122 sets a common language for transparency and consistency in private markets NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Private assets are growing rapidly, fueled by institutional allocations and increasing flows from private wealth. Yet the industry remains constrained by a lack of transparency, with no common system to effectively classify exposures, measure performance or communicate strategies. MSCI is addressing this challenge with the launch of MSCI PACS, a proprietary asset classification framework designed to bring order, comparability and consistency to private markets. Covering a wide array of private assets \u2013 including private companies, real estate and infrastructure \u2013 PACS provides granular classifications that can be used to benchmark, analyze and communicate portfolio strategies and … <\/p>\n

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