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- Morgan Stanley helps people, institutions and governments raise, manage and distribute the capital they need to achieve their goals.
  
  Wealth Management
  
  We help people, businesses and institutions build, preserve and manage wealth so they can pursue their financial goals.
- Morgan Stanley helps people, institutions and governments raise, manage and distribute the capital they need to achieve their goals.
  
  Investment Banking & Capital Markets
  
  We have global expertise in market analysis and in advisory and capital-raising services for corporations, institutions and governments.
- Morgan Stanley helps people, institutions and governments raise, manage and distribute the capital they need to achieve their goals.
  
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  Global institutions, leading hedge funds and industry innovators turn to Morgan Stanley for sales, trading and market-making services.
- Morgan Stanley helps people, institutions and governments raise, manage and distribute the capital they need to achieve their goals.
  
  Research
  
  We offer timely, integrated analysis of companies, sectors, markets and economies, helping clients with their most critical decisions.
- Morgan Stanley helps people, institutions and governments raise, manage and distribute the capital they need to achieve their goals.
  
  Investment Management
  
  We deliver active investment strategies across public and private markets and custom solutions to institutional and individual investors.
- Morgan Stanley helps people, institutions and governments raise, manage and distribute the capital they need to achieve their goals.
  
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  We provide comprehensive workplace financial solutions for organizations and their employees, combining personalized advice with modern technology.
- Morgan Stanley helps people, institutions and governments raise, manage and distribute the capital they need to achieve their goals.
  
  Sustainable Investing
  
  We offer scalable investment products, foster innovative solutions and provide actionable insights across sustainability issues.
- Morgan Stanley helps people, institutions and governments raise, manage and distribute the capital they need to achieve their goals.
  
  Inclusive Ventures Group
  
  From our startup lab to our cutting-edge research, we broaden access to capital for diverse entrepreneurs and spotlight their success.
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- Since our founding in 1935, Morgan Stanley has consistently delivered first-class business in a first-class way. Underpinning all that we do are five core values.
  
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  Everything we do at Morgan Stanley is guided by our five core values: Do the right thing, put clients first, lead with exceptional ideas, commit to diversity and inclusion, and give back.
- Since our founding in 1935, Morgan Stanley has consistently delivered first-class business in a first-class way. Underpinning all that we do are five core values.
  
  Leadership
  
  Morgan Stanley leadership is dedicated to conducting first-class business in a first-class way. Our board of directors and senior executives hold the belief that capital can and should benefit all of society.
- Since our founding in 1935, Morgan Stanley has consistently delivered first-class business in a first-class way. Underpinning all that we do are five core values.
  
  History
  
  From our origins as a small Wall Street partnership to becoming a global firm of more than 80,000 employees today, Morgan Stanley has been committed to clients and communities for 87 years.
- Since our founding in 1935, Morgan Stanley has consistently delivered first-class business in a first-class way. Underpinning all that we do are five core values.
  
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- Since our founding in 1935, Morgan Stanley has consistently delivered first-class business in a first-class way. Underpinning all that we do are five core values.
  
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  Morgan Stanley is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. Our culture of access and inclusion has built our legacy and shapes our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients.
- Since our founding in 1935, Morgan Stanley has consistently delivered first-class business in a first-class way. Underpinning all that we do are five core values.
  
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  Our firm's commitment to sustainability informs our operations, governance, risk management, diversity efforts, philanthropy and research.
- Since our founding in 1935, Morgan Stanley has consistently delivered first-class business in a first-class way. Underpinning all that we do are five core values.
  
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  At Morgan Stanley, giving back is a core value—a central part of our culture globally. We live that commitment through long-lasting partnerships, community-based delivery and engaging our best asset—Morgan Stanley employees.
- Since our founding in 1935, Morgan Stanley has consistently delivered first-class business in a first-class way. Underpinning all that we do are five core values.
  
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  As a global financial services firm, Morgan Stanley is committed to technological innovation. We rely on our technologists around the world to create leading-edge, secure platforms for all our businesses.
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We measure success not just in dollars given but in hours volunteered, communities supported and lives changed.

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Climate Strategy

We measure success not just in dollars given but in hours volunteered, communities supported and lives changed.

Transition to a low-carbon economy

• Commitment to mobilize $750Bn to support low-carbon and green solutions by 2030

• Launched Climate Strategy Assessment Framework (CSAF) to understand our clients' transition plans and commitments

• Goal of achieving net-zero financed emissions by 2050, including 2030 interim sector targets for our most carbon-intensive sectors in our corporate lending portfolio: Auto Manufacturing (-35%), Power (-58%), and Energy (-29%)

Climate Risk

• Climate change considerations integrated into the Firm's risk management and governance processes under the CRO

• Climate risks overseen by the Risk Committee of the Board

Operational Resilience

• Bennington Wind Farm accounts for approximately 50% of Morgan Stanley's global energy consumption

• Renewable electricity attributes account for 100% of global operational electricity in 2022

• Achieved carbon neutrality across global operations in 2022

Transparency

• Publish climate-related disclosure in ESG Report

• Member of the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF)

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Transition

• Commitment to mobilize $750Bn to support low-carbon and green solutions by 2030
• Launched Climate Strategy Assessment Framework (CSAF) to understand our clients' transition plans and commitments
• Goal of achieving net-zero financed emissions by 2050, including 2030 interim sector targets for our most carbon-intensive sectors in our corporate lending portfolio: Auto Manufacturing (-35%), Power (-58%), and Energy (-29%)

Climate Risk

• Climate change considerations integrated into the Firm's risk management and governance processes under the CRO
• Climate risks overseen by the Risk Committee of the Board

Operational

• Bennington Wind Farm accounts for approximately 50% of Morgan Stanley's global energy consumption
• Renewable electricity attributes account for 100% of global operational electricity in 2022
• Achieved carbon neutrality across global operations in 2022

Transparency

• Publish climate-related disclosure in ESG Report
• Member of the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF)

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Sales & Trading

Global institutions, cutting-edge hedge funds and industry innovators all turn to Morgan Stanley for services in market-making, sales and trading, as we work to find new forms of investment to generate superior returns.

Cash Equities

Morgan Stanley is a global leader in executing transactions in cash equity-related products for institutional clients around the world. These products include common stocks, global depository receipts and exchange-traded funds.

Equity Derivatives

Across global equity derivatives markets, Morgan Stanley is a leading provider of execution services and solutions. Our product suite encompasses equity options. equity swaps, warrants, structured notes and futures on individual securities, indices and baskets of securities.

Prime Brokerage

For more than 25 years, Morgan Stanley has led the industry and set the standard for excellence in prime brokerage. Our broad and deep client relationships, market-leading platform and intellectual insights enable us to be a world-class service provider to our clients for their financing, market access and portfolio management needs.

Electronic Trading

Morgan Stanley Electronic Trading (MSET) offers global electronic access across cash equities, options and futures. Our electronic trading tools include a broad suite of algorithms, smart order routing and direct market access.

Commodities

Morgan Stanley is a market leader in energy and metals trading worldwide. Commodities professionals trade actual physical commodities, as well as associated derivatives and futures. With its active presence in these markets, Morgan Stanley offers clients the ability to take advantage of market opportunities, as well as manage the price risk inherent in their businesses.

Macro Products

Fixed income trading at Morgan Stanley spans a variety of areas, from municipal securities, to investment-grade and high-yield bond and credit derivatives trading. In addition, Morgan Stanley structures, underwrites and trades the full range of collateralized securities, including those backed by residential and commercial mortgages, in both the cash and derivatives markets.

Distribution

Our global sales function connects Morgan Stanley's resources with our institutional clients, such as banks, insurance companies, hedge funds, money managers, pension funds and mutual funds. Sales executives help institutional clients to achieve their particular investment objectives, providing them not only with product expertise but also with access to all areas of the firm.

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Morgan Stanley is dedicated to providing first-class service to our clients, in a way that reflects our commitment to creating a more sustainable future and fostering stronger communities around the world. In each line of business, we strive to demonstrate our belief in the power of transformative thinking, innovative strategies and leading-edge solutions—and in the ability of capital to work for the benefit of all society.

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