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Morgan Stanley Private Equity Secondaries has completed an equity financing to combine ATSG and Evolve IP, creating a leading global IT managed services provider. The merged entity will serve over 1,700 global customers across 950,000 end-users, offering enhanced cloud services, IT managed services, cybersecurity, desktop-as-a-service, and unified communications solutions.
The transaction aims to accelerate ATSG's service capabilities and strengthen the combined organization's ability to address complex technology challenges. Morgan Stanley initially invested in ATSG through a continuation fund transaction alongside RunTide Capital in January 2021.
Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) has secured two prestigious awards from the Money Management Institute (MMI) and Barron's in 2024. The firm won the Wealth Manager Platform of The Year Award for its Select UMA Platform, which offers tailored asset allocation advice and comprehensive investment management. Additionally, Morgan Stanley received the Distribution Excellence award for its Field Engagement Initiative, designed to enhance financial advisors' practice impact.
The Select UMA Platform simplifies investment processes while aligning with client goals and risk tolerance. The Field Engagement Initiative focuses on empowering financial advisors with resources to deliver comprehensive firm services to clients. These achievements highlight Morgan Stanley's commitment to innovation and excellence in wealth management solutions.
Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) has secured two prestigious 2024 Money Management Institute (MMI)/Barron's Industry Awards. The company received the Wealth Manager Platform of The Year Award for its Select UMA Platform and a Distribution Excellence award for its Field Engagement Initiative. The Select UMA Platform is designed to streamline investment processes and provide comprehensive asset management, while the Field Engagement Initiative focuses on enhancing financial advisors' practice impact. These awards, granted for the period from October 2023 to June 2024, were selected from a pool of 6 firms for the Platform award and 12 firms for the Distribution Excellence category.
Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) announced that CEO Ted Pick will assume the additional position of Chairman, effective January 1, 2025. Current Chairman James Gorman will step down and retire from the firm at the end of 2024, being named Chairman Emeritus. The Board of Directors expressed gratitude to Gorman for his transformative 15-year leadership, during which Morgan Stanley evolved into a world-class global financial institution. Pick acknowledged Gorman's role in establishing a winning strategy and culture, while the Board affirmed their confidence in Pick's leadership to further strengthen the global franchise.
Morgan Stanley Investment Management has successfully closed its North Haven Tactical Value II Fund LP (NHTV II) and affiliated funds, raising approximately $2 billion in committed capital. This represents a nearly 50% increase over the predecessor fund NHTV I. The Fund aims to provide credit, hybrid, and non-control equity investments in high-quality companies across various sectors and geographies.
Investors include some of the world's largest institutional investors and qualified individual investors. The Fund's strategy leverages Morgan Stanley's extensive client relationships and access to management teams, sourcing transactions from various internal groups and external networks. This approach allows the team to build a highly selective, low correlation portfolio with downside protection and upside participation potential.
Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) has announced its schedule for 2025 quarterly investor conference calls to discuss financial results:
- Q4 and Full-Year 2024: January 16, 2025, 8:30 a.m. (ET)
- Q1 2025: April 11, 2025, 9:30 a.m. (ET)
- Q2 2025: July 16, 2025, 8:30 a.m. (ET)
- Q3 2025: October 15, 2025, 9:30 a.m. (ET)
Financial results will be released at approximately 7:30 a.m. (ET) on each call day. Calls will be available at www.morganstanley.com with playbacks via webcast. Dial-in information will be provided later. Morgan Stanley, a leading global financial services firm, offers investment banking, securities, wealth management, and investment management services across 42 countries.
Morgan Stanley's 2024 Retirement Plan Survey reveals key trends in 401(k) plan management:
1. Consultant Demand: Over 80% of plan sponsors use consultants, with a shift towards higher-touch 3(38) investment manager services.
2. Expanding Investment Lineups: More than a third plan to increase investment options, including target date funds with guaranteed payouts, multi-asset strategies, and hybrid default options.
3. Participant Education Focus: Plan sponsors prioritize educational tools, with 47% relying on consultants for these resources.
The survey highlights the growing complexity in retirement plan management and the increasing reliance on consultants for comprehensive support.
Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) and Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) announced the deployment of a portion of their second annual contribution related to MSIM's money market funds' Impact Class shares. The total contribution of $350,000 was directed to OFN's Finance Justice Fund. The first recipient is the Wisconsin Native Loan Fund, Inc. (WINLF), a certified Native American Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).
WINLF will use the grant to establish the Wisconsin Native Homeownership Coalition, aimed at increasing mortgage and homebuyer education opportunities for Native Americans in Wisconsin. The Coalition is expected to start in late 2024, with client services beginning in early to mid-2025. OFN will select two CDFIs advancing affordable housing and community development initiatives as grant recipients.
MSIM has committed to contribute at least 0.03% of the net annualized assets under management in the Impact Class shares and 0.01% in the Impact Partner Class shares for 2024 to support initiatives like OFN.
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management's quarterly retail investor pulse survey reveals cautious optimism despite short-term volatility. Key findings include:
- Investor bullishness slightly decreased to 59%, down 2 percentage points from last quarter
- Inflation concerns eased significantly, dropping 8 percentage points
- 64% of investors believe in a 'soft landing' for the economy, up 10 percentage points
- 68% feel the economy is healthy enough for additional rate cuts, up from 48% last quarter
Sector opportunities for Q4 2024 show IT remaining the top sector at 54% interest, followed by energy at 43% and health care at 36%. Chris Larkin, Managing Director at E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley, notes that investors are confident despite some trepidation about the election and geopolitical uncertainty.
Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) has released its third quarter 2024 financial results. The results are available on the company's Investor Relations website and have been filed with the SEC on Form 8-K. A conference call to discuss the results is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. (ET) today, accessible via webcast or by phone.
Morgan Stanley is a global financial services firm offering investment banking, securities, wealth management, and investment management services. The company operates in 42 countries, serving a diverse clientele including corporations, governments, institutions, and individuals.