OREANDA-NEWS. November 23, 2012. Swire Properties Limited ("Swire Properties" or "the Company"; Stock Code: 1972) is pleased to announce that it has been added as a constituent of MSCI (Morgan Stanley Capital International) World Index, effective 30 November 2012. The news was announced today at the November 2012 Semi-Annual Index Review for the MSCI Equity Indices, reported the press-centre of Swire Properties.  

Swire Properties is a leading developer, owner and operator of mixed-use commercial properties in Hong Kong and Mainland China. The inclusion of the Company into the MSCI World Index demonstrated the long-term investment value of Swire Properties and reaffirmed its excellent fundamentals, gaining recognitions from investors worldwide.

For the last four decades, Swire Properties develops and manages world-class commercial, retail, hotels and residential properties, typically in large mixed-use developments. The Company is known for transforming districts into vibrant business and residential neighbourhoods. In addition to Hong Kong and Mainland China, Swire Properties has a presence in the United States and the United Kingdom.

MSCI Inc. is a leading provider of investment decision support tools to investors globally, including asset managers, banks, hedge funds and pension funds. MSCI products and services include indices, portfolio risk and performance analytics, and governance tools.