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Morgan Stanley

Smith Barney (now know as Morgan Stanley Wealth Management), is an American multinational financial services corporation specializing in retail brokerage. It is the wealth & asset management division of Morgan Stanley. On January 13, 2009, Morgan Stanley and Citigroup announced that Citigroup would sell 51% of Smith Barney to Morgan Stanley, creating Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, which was formerly a division of Citi Global Wealth Management. The combined brokerage house has 17,649 financial advisors and manages $2 trillion in client assets.

Smith Barney

Morgan Stanley operates as a global financial services company. The firm provides investment banking products and services to its clients and customers including corporations, governments, financial institutions, and individuals. It operates through the following segments: Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, and Investment Management. The Institutional Services segment provides financial advisory, capital-raising services, and related financing services on behalf of institutional investors. The Wealth Management segment offers brokerage and investment advisory services covering various types of investments, including equities, options, futures, foreign currencies, precious metals, fixed-income securities, mutual funds, structured products, alternative investments, unit investment trusts, managed futures, separately managed accounts, and mutual fund asset allocation programs. The Investment Management segment provides equity, fixed income, alternative investments, real estate, and merchant banking strategies. The company was founded by Harold Stanley and Henry S. Morgan in 1924 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Morgan Stanley reports resilient performance amidst macro challenges and growth opportunities

Morgan Stanley's Q4 performance showcased resilience and growth in key segments. Challenges in Institutional Securities and asset trends in Wealth Management require attention. Opportunities lie in NII expansion, market rebound, and growth strategies.

Morgan Stanley excels in Q1 2023, eyes growth amid challenges

Morgan Stanley's Q1 2023 demonstrated financial resilience and strategic foresight amidst industry challenges, with a focus on capital strength and client trust.
While facing challenges in NII stability and cost management, the firm is well-positioned to leverage market opportunities and navigate uncertainties effectively.
Strategic initiatives around expense management, growth, and acquisitions signal a proactive approach to driving sustainable performance and shareholder value.

Morgan Stanley reports resilient Q2 performance amidst market challenges

Morgan Stanley navigated challenges with market improvements in Q2.
Strong performance in Wealth Management with record revenues and net new assets.
Clear CEO succession plan and focus on customization products for growth.
Challenges in Institutional and Investment Management revenues addressed.

Morgan Stanley reports robust Q3 earnings, eyes global expansion opportunities

Morgan Stanley's Q3 performance showcased strength in Wealth and Investment Management, despite challenges in NII and market environment.
The company's successful E*TRADE integration and strong capital position position it well for growth and shareholder returns.
Opportunities lie in technology investments, global expansion, and strategic M&A, while challenges include NII decline and market rate impacts.
Overall, Morgan Stanley's performance reflects resilience and strategic focus amidst a dynamic financial landscape.

Morgan Stanley reports strong 2023 earnings, eyes growth opportunities

Morgan Stanley's transformation over 15 years has led to robust financial performance, particularly in Wealth and Investment Management. Despite challenges in Institutional Securities, the firm remains optimistic for 2024, focusing on organic growth and efficiency.

Morgan Stanley excels in Q1 2024 earnings, eyes growth opportunities

Morgan Stanley's Q1 2024 earnings call highlighted strong financial performance, particularly in Wealth and Investment Management. The firm faces challenges in maintaining fixed income revenues and managing tax rates but sees opportunities in expanding client assets and profitability.

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It's the latest Wall Street stalwart to warm up to cryptocurrency. Morgan Stanley is the latest Wall Street stalwart to warm up to cryptocurrency.

Report: Morgan Stanley will let wealthy clients access bitcoin funds, due to popular demand

Morgan Stanley will permit wealthy clients to use three funds that allow ownership of Bitcoin, potentially starting in April. The post Bitcoin Marks Huge Milestone In Mainstream Acceptance appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.

Bitcoin Marks Huge Milestone In Mainstream Acceptance

The bank said it plans to let wealthier clients invest in three funds that basically give them ownership of Bitcoin

This Wall Street Bank Is Now Allowing Certain Clients to Invest in Bitcoin Funds

Morgan Stanley is set to become the first major American bank to offer its wealth management clients access to bitcoin funds, CNBC reported Wednesday. This will allow certain clients ownership of the cryptocurrency.  The investment bank told its financial advisor in an internal memo on Wednesday about its plan to launch three funds. Two will be run by Galaxy Digital, the crypto firm founded by Mike Novogratz, while one will be jointly managed by FS Investments, an asset manager, and NYDIG, a bitcoin company.

Morgan Stanley to offer to wealthy clients bitcoin fund access — a first for a major US bank

Morgan Stanley is set to offer wealthy clients the ability to invest in bitcoin funds, making it the first major U.S. bank to do so, according to a Wednesday news report.

Morgan Stanley set to offer wealthy clients access to bitcoin funds: report

Morgan Stanley has become the first big U.S. bank to offer its wealth management clients access to Bitcoin funds, CNBC reported on Wednesday.

Morgan Stanley becomes first major U.S. bank to offer its wealthy clients access to Bitcoin funds: CNBC

The move, a significant step for the acceptance of bitcoin as an asset class, was made by Morgan Stanley after clients demanded exposure to the cryptocurrency.

Morgan Stanley becomes the first big U.S. bank to offer its wealthy clients access to bitcoin funds

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley today announced the launch of the 2021 Strategy Challenge, the Firm's flagship pro bono volunteer program. Over the next 11 weeks, teams of Morgan Stanley employees in New York and London will work virtually with leadership teams at 12 nonprofit organizations to provide strategic recommendations to address their mission-critical challenges. “Nonprofits are experiencing greater challenges than ever before with the pandemic exacerbating many of the issues

Morgan Stanley Strategy Challenge to Benefit 12 Nonprofit Organizations in the U.S. and UK

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley today announced that it will redeem in whole its outstanding Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series J, liquidation preference $25,000 per share (617474309) (the “Series J Preferred Stock”), and the depositary shares, each representing a 1/25th ownership interest in a share of Series J Preferred Stock (CUSIP 617474AA9) (the “Series J Depositary Shares”), on April 15, 2021 pursuant to the optional redemption provisions provided in t

Morgan Stanley Announces Redemption in Whole of Series J Preferred Stock and Depositary Shares Representing Series J Preferred Stock

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Eaton Vance Floating Rate Income Plus Fund

BOSTON, March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Plus Fund (NYSE: EFF) (the "Fund") announced today that the Fund's Board of Trustees (the "Board") has approved a plan of liquidation and termination of the Fund.  The liquidation and termination pursuant to the plan will be submitted to Fund shareholders for approval at the Fund's annual meeting of shareholders (the "Annual Meeting"), which is scheduled to be held on May 14, 2021.

Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Plus Fund Announces Board Approval of Plan of Liquidation and Termination

With the economy crashing and markets in chaos last spring, the Federal Reserve handed out get out of jail free cards to America's big banks. Now that the recovery is gaining steam, the Fed has to decide if it's time to enforce the rules once again.

Suspense builds on Wall Street over expiring Covid relief for big banks

The stakes are high as we head to 31st March. By then, the positive leeway the Fed gave to US banks on how to treat Treasuries and reserves comes to an end, unless the Fed decides to extend it.

U.S. Banks Hold Their Breath Ahead Of Fed Leeway Expiration

Morgan Stanley (MS) has seen solid earnings estimate revision activity over the past month, and belongs to a strong industry as well.

How Morgan Stanley (MS) Stock Stands Out in a Strong Industry

Morgan Stanley is a leading investment bank with a strong pipeline of upcoming deals where it has a tech focus and a strong dominance in the rapidly growing Asian region. It is also expanding beyond investment banking with the acquisitions of E*TRADE and Eaton Vance which could be catalysts for long-term growth in its wealth and asset management segments.

Morgan Stanley: Aggressive Growth Strategy With Major Acquisitions

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The shares of financial services concern Morgan Stanley  (NYSE:MS)  are up 0.6% at $81.59 at last check.

Bull Signal Says Morgan Stanley Could Hit Fresh Record Highs

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley today announced that its Portfolio Risk Platform has won Celent's Model Wealth Manager 2021 Award in the Products and Platforms category, honored for best practices of technology usage in different areas critical to success in wealth management. Celent, a global research and advisory firm for the financial services industry, recognizes financial institutions as ‘model wealth managers' for their outstanding technology initiatives. Celent's Model Wealth M

Morgan Stanley's Portfolio Risk Platform Wins Celent Model Wealth Manager 2021 Award for Products and Platforms

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"Spoofing" Lawsuit Against Bank of America, Morgan Stanley Dismissed

Opportunistic buyouts, solid balance sheet and steady capital deployments make Morgan Stanley (MS) stock worth adding to your portfolio despite low rates and a challenging backdrop.

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BOSTON, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As previously announced, Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) completed the acquisition of Eaton Vance Corp. (the "Transaction") on March 1, 2021. In connection with the Transaction, shareholders of the Eaton Vance closed-end funds were asked to approve new...

Results of Special Shareholder Meeting of Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Plus Fund (EFF) and Joint Special Shareholder Meeting of Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust (EFT), Eaton Vance New York Municipal Income Trust (EVY) and Eaton Vance Senior Floa

Bitcoin white papers show that banks are leaning towards accepting its use. Bitcoin is gaining acceptance among banks and major corporations as a store of value.

Big Banks Are Moving Toward Embracing Bitcoin

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