Morgan Stanley
Introduction
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm that provides a wide range of high-quality services to clients of all sizes around the world. The firm provides its wide array of services to three major client groups including corporations, governments and individuals. The company’s main activities include investment banking, asset management, wealth management and retail banking. Along with being a leader in these areas, Morgan Stanley also has robust research and sales & trading capabilities.
History
Morgan Stanley was founded in 1935 by Henry Morgan and Harold Stanley. Originally known as Morgan Stanley & Co., the firm’s main activity was to provide underwriting and other services to help companies to go public. Through the 1940s and 50s, Morgan Stanley continued to develop their services, including introducing the first public offering of commercial paper in 1945 and offering financial services to individuals. During the 1970s and 1980s, Morgan Stanley combined with other financial firms to become a fully integrated financial services firm and continues to be a leader in the space today.
Business Lines and Products
Investment Banking: Morgan Stanley’s Investment Banking division offers a variety of services such as analyst coverage, public offering and private placements, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and strategic advice.
Asset Management: Morgan Stanley provides a range of asset management services including Global Investing, Global Asset Allocation and Global Market Strategies. The firm also provides customized solutions to help clients meet their specific investment goals.
Wealth Management: Morgan Stanley offers a range of Wealth Management solutions that include Investment and Retirement Planning, Wealth Advisory, Trust & Estate Planning and Philanthropic Advisory. The firm also provides a range of financial services for affluent individuals such as tax advisors, credit and banking services.
Retail Banking: Morgan Stanley’s retail banking division provides a range of retail banking services such as checking and savings accounts, loans and lines of credit, and credit and debit cards.
Research and Sales & Trading: Morgan Stanley has world-class research and sales & trading capabilities, which allow them to provide clients with in-depth insights and market intelligence. The firm also utilizes proprietary trading algorithms to execute trades, as well as trading services for clients.
Conclusion
Morgan Stanley is a global leader in financial services, with a wide array of services and products for corporations, governments and individuals. Through its three main divisions, Investment Banking, Asset Management and Wealth Management, and its Retail Banking and Research and Sales & Trading capabilities, Morgan Stanley is well-positioned to meet the financial needs of its clients. The firm is committed to helping clients reach their financial goals and continue to provide the highest-quality services.
