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Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) and CastleOak Securities have expanded their partnership by launching two new co-branded share class offerings aimed at enhancing short-term cash investment services. The new products, COSXX and OAKXX, will help clients achieve liquidity and principal preservation while supporting Diversity & Inclusion efforts. CastleOak's President emphasized the importance of this collaboration in fulfilling ESG goals without compromising investment standards. This move reflects CastleOak's dedication to improving their Money Fund Access liquidity solutions platform.

ValGenesis, a leader in Enterprise Validation Lifecycle Management Systems (VLMS), has secured a $24 million investment from Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital. This funding aims to enhance sales and drive innovation in digital validation technologies for global deployment. ValGenesis is recognized for its 100% paperless VLMS, trusted by over 30 of the top 50 global life science companies. The investment will support the company's growth trajectory and focus on resolving significant challenges in the life science sector.

Morgan Stanley and Howard University announced the first five students selected for the HBCU Scholars Program, aimed at providing financial support to students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The four-year scholarships cover tuition, room, and board, eliminating financial barriers to higher education. The initiative promotes educational attainment and career readiness, featuring mentoring and additional programming. Morgan Stanley emphasizes its commitment to diversity and inclusion through this initiative, which will also support students at Morehouse and Spelman College.

Morgan Stanley and Morehouse College have announced the inaugural cohort of the HBCU Scholars Program, which will provide four-year scholarships covering tuition and room and board for five students. This initiative aims to eliminate financial barriers to higher education for students of color, promoting educational attainment and economic independence. The program will include career preparation and mentorship, further enhancing the students' opportunities post-graduation. The program reflects Morgan Stanley's commitment to diversity and community support.

XRI Holdings, LLC, a leader in full-cycle water management, announced a significant 10-year agreement with University Lands covering over 300,000 acres in the Southern Midland Basin. This partnership enhances XRI’s asset footprint, improving access and recycling capabilities, crucial for advancing sustainability initiatives. Currently, XRI recycles over 400,000 barrels per day in the Permian Basin, with growth anticipated from the new UL partnership. UL manages water rights for 2.1 million acres, prioritizing resource conservation in awarding this contract.

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) reported a significant increase in net revenues, reaching $15.7 billion for Q1 2021, up from $9.8 billion a year earlier. Net income surged to $4.1 billion or $2.19 per diluted share, compared to $1.7 billion or $1.01 per diluted share in Q1 2020. The growth was bolstered by the acquisition of Eaton Vance and strong performance in the Institutional Securities and Wealth Management segments. Record flows of $105 billion in Wealth Management and a 21.1% return on tangible common equity highlight the firm's solid position for future growth.

Morgan Stanley has launched the inaugural HBCU Scholars Program at Spelman College, awarding four-year scholarships to five first-year students to cover tuition, room, and board. This initiative aims to alleviate financial barriers to higher education and includes career preparation programming alongside mentorship. The program aligns with Morgan Stanley's mission to enhance diversity and inclusion within the workforce. The selected scholars possess notable achievements, reflecting their potential for future success. The program begins in the fall 2021 semester, with more scholars from Howard University and Morehouse College to be announced soon.

Morgan Stanley’s Institute for Sustainable Investing and Kellogg School of Management announced the BeeBank & Brokerage team as the winner of the 2021 Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge. The team, comprising students from the University of Oxford and Medical Research Council, proposed a plan to help beekeepers enhance biodiversity through pooled loans. Competing against 123 teams globally, the initiative emphasizes sustainable financial approaches to tackle environmental challenges. The runner-up was the Fund for E-Bus Batteries team, which aimed to accelerate electric bus adoption in the Netherlands.