Question · Q3 2025
Faiza Awi inquired about the performance of net new sales in EMEA, specifically asking if new product innovation is more Americas-centric or if ESG-related factors are contributing to a decline in the region.
Answer
Andy Wiechmann (CFO, MSCI) acknowledged continued sluggishness with asset managers in EMEA, noting slower market rebound and softer results compared to the Americas. He emphasized that MSCI's global product development targets significant opportunities in Europe, particularly in the growing ETF ecosystem (e.g., MSCI World Index) and private asset market, despite near-term client pressures.