Notably, MSCI has completed the integration of ESG in all its risk analytics systems. This is spurring demand for the company's multi-asset class risk and performance analytics solutions, which is expected to have expanded the customer base in the third quarter. Additionally, growing passive and index-based investment is driving demand for the company's Index products, which have gained strong traction among client segments like wealth management, banks and broker dealers, and hedge funds. This trend most likely continued in the third quarter, thereby positively impacting the top line. MSCI Completes Carbon Delta Acquisition On Oct 2, MSCI completed the acquisition of Carbon Delta, which was announced on Sep 9. Zurich-based Carbon Delta uses scenario analysis to generate data that help assess the physical and transition climate risks faced by listed companies.