Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is one of the largest global financial institutions, providing a range of products and services to investors, corporations, and governments worldwide. Headquartered in New York City, Morgan Stanley traces its roots back to the Wall Street crash of 1929. During the Great Recession of 2008-2009, Morgan Stanley was one of the financial institutions hardest hit, enduring multiple write-downs and losses. However, Morgan Stanley has since recovered and is still ranked as one of the largest and most influential Wall Street firms.
At Morgan Stanley, employees are trained to remain focused on a culture of
integrity, trust, and client service, with client confidentiality as a primary focus. The companys corporate culture emphasizes a collegial, team building mentality, and holds all employees to the highest possible ethical standards, including a strict adherence to the law. In addition to its own code of conduct, Morgan Stanley is active in supporting the FINRA Investor Education Foundation, which provides guidance on investing strategies and strategies for avoiding scams, as well as the Womens Forum for the Economy and Society, which seeks to foster dialog about gender inequality and provides advice on achieving gender parity in the business world.
Morgan Stanleys commitment to its clients extends beyond simply offering financial products and services, and the firm actively seeks out additional ways to serve clients. For example, the firm sponsors events such as the inaugural conference held in Beijing in 2012 that aimed to introduce foreign investors to the Chinese capital markets. Additionally, the Morgan Stanley Global Investment Professional Series provides educational materials and events to support the firms clients in 2009 and beyond.
Morgan Stanley also regularly undertakes charitable and philanthropic activities, in keeping with its commitment to social responsibility. In 2006, Morgan Stanley launched the Womens Business Opportunity Initiative, which provides $60 million in grants and services to businesses owned by women worldwide. The firm has also donated millions of dollars to scholarships and educational programs, including the $3 million donation to the Young Americas Foundation in connection with its 2008 Youth Leadership summit. Finally, in 2009, Morgan Stanley granted $1.2 million to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts in Haiti and elsewhere.
With its determination to offer clients the highest quality of services and products, Morgan Stanley is committed to its core values of integrity, trust, and client service, and is dedicated to giving back to the communities that have supported its success. As technology continues to evolve and the financial markets become increasingly global and complex, Morgan Stanley will continue to strive to stay ahead of its competitors, providing its clients with the best possible service, products, and advice.
