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Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (MSWM) has launched a strategic initiative utilizing OpenAI’s technology to create a bespoke internal service aimed at enhancing the efficiency of its Financial Advisors. As OpenAI's only strategic client in wealth management, MSWM will leverage this collaboration to synthesize insights from its vast intellectual capital. The initiative is part of a broader series of AI projects, reflecting Morgan Stanley's commitment to integrating advanced technologies to improve client service. The bespoke solution is expected to streamline content access for Financial Advisors, enabling quicker decision-making and more personalized client interactions.

Morgan Stanley Co-President Ted Pick will address the Annual Morgan Stanley European Financials Conference on March 14, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. GMT in London, UK.

A webcast will be available live and on-demand via the Morgan Stanley website. Morgan Stanley, listed on the NYSE under the symbol MS, is a prominent global financial services firm, offering investment banking, securities, wealth management, and investment management services across 41 countries.

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) announced dividends for various preferred stock series. The Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A will yield $343.28 per share, while the 10 Percent Non-Cumulative Non-Voting Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C will pay $25.00 per share. Other notable payments include Series E at $445.31 and Series N at $2,650.00. Dividends for Series M and N are due on March 15, 2023, with a record date of February 28, 2023. Payments for Series A, C, E, F, I, K, L, O, and P are scheduled for April 17, 2023 with a record date of March 31, 2023.

Mesa West Capital announced raising approximately $1.37 billion for its Mesa West Real Estate Income Fund V, L.P., surpassing the initial $1.0 billion target. This fund, focused on value-add transitional commercial real estate loans, aims to create a diversified investment portfolio. Notable investors include public and private pension funds and insurance companies. Mesa West Capital emphasizes its strong market track record, especially through economic cycles, as a key factor in attracting investment.

The firm currently manages $62 billion in client assets under Morgan Stanley Investment Management.

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) hosted its inaugural global Demo Day featuring ten women-led technology startups from the US and EMEA. The event connected over 200 investors and potential partners with companies like Advocat, AMAKA Studio, and Physician 360. This initiative is part of Morgan Stanley's Inclusive Ventures Lab, which provides mentorship and funding resources. The Lab, launched in 2017, has supported 69 startups with a combined valuation exceeding $670 million. Today, the Multicultural Strategy Group was rebranded as the Morgan Stanley Inclusive Ventures Group, reflecting its global mission to promote equitable investment for underrepresented founders.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) has successfully closed its Ashbridge Transformational Secondaries Fund II (Ashbridge II) with $2.5 billion in total capital commitments, nearly four times the amount raised by its predecessor fund. Ashbridge II focuses on single asset GP-led continuation vehicles and is among the largest funds in this category. With over $200 billion in alternative investments, this fund aims to support middle market private equity funds by providing additional capital and time for value creation strategies. MSIM has a strong presence in private credit and equity, managing over $40 billion in assets.

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) announced that Sharon Yeshaya, Chief Financial Officer, will speak at the Credit Suisse 24th Annual Financial Services Forum in Key Biscayne, Florida. The event is scheduled for February 14, 2023 at 12:45 p.m. (ET). Both live and on-demand webcasts can be accessed via the Morgan Stanley website in the Investor Relations section. Morgan Stanley is a global financial services firm delivering various services, including investment banking, securities, and wealth management, across 41 countries.