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Morgan Stanley Investment Management has launched the Next Level Fund, targeting early-stage technology companies with diverse founding teams. This initiative, supported by partners such as Hearst, Microsoft, and Walmart, aims to enhance visibility and access to capital for multicultural and women entrepreneurs. The Fund builds on the resources of the Morgan Stanley Multicultural Innovation Lab and aims to expand partnerships with like-minded organizations. With over $1.4 trillion in assets under management, Morgan Stanley continues to focus on impactful investment opportunities.
Morgan Stanley Foundation announced a donation of $2.12 million to Feeding America, including a $1.94 million grant to 28 food banks across the U.S. The funding allows these banks to implement a choice model for food distribution, catering to family preferences while adhering to safety protocols due to COVID-19. With approximately 42 million people, including 13 million children, projected to face hunger this year, the initiative aims to improve access to healthier food options. Over the past decade, Morgan Stanley has donated over $38 million to the Feeding America network.
Morgan Stanley has declared dividends on several preferred stock issues, with amounts varying by series. Key declarations include:
- Series A: $252.78 per share
- Series C: $25.00 per share
- Series E: $445.31 per share
- Series F: $429.69 per share
- Series H: $239.74 per share
- Series I: $398.44 per share
- Series K: $365.63 per share
- Series L: $304.69 per share
All dividends are payable on July 15, 2021, to shareholders of record by June 30, 2021. This move reflects Morgan Stanley's commitment to returning income to shareholders.
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The Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investing announced its inaugural cohort of the Sustainable Solutions Collaborative, consisting of five winners from diverse regions, including Africa, Southeast Asia, Europe, and North America. Each winner will receive $250,000 and engage in a yearlong collaboration to scale their innovative solutions addressing global challenges. Notable participants include Mpharma, MySOC, Siklus, SunCulture, and Trees As Infrastructure. Over 150 nominations were received, highlighting the Institute's commitment to systemic sustainability.
The Billion Oyster Project (BOP) and Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) are collaborating to enhance BOP’s oyster restoration efforts via a new cloud-based digital platform. The project aims to restore one billion oysters by 2035, improving water quality and marine habitats in New York Harbor. BOP has engaged over 10,000 volunteers and 8,000 students to support this initiative. With the new platform, BOP can efficiently manage data collection, monitor oyster growth, and collaborate with educational and scientific partners. Morgan Stanley contributed technical expertise through its Technology Change Makers Program.
Morgan Stanley announced its Portfolio Risk Platform has won Aite Group’s 2021 Digital Wealth Management Impact Innovation Award for Digital Client Engagement. This award recognizes innovative risk management technology that enables Financial Advisors to better mitigate risk in client portfolios. Key features include dynamic risk insights across thousands of factors, powered by Aladdin®, and the ability to analyze entire books of business. This accolade adds to the Platform's recognition, underscoring its role in enhancing client relationships and supporting asset growth.
Morgan Stanley and Microsoft announced a strategic partnership on June 2, 2021, aimed at enhancing digital transformation in the financial services industry. This collaboration will leverage Microsoft Azure to modernize Morgan Stanley's IT environment, enhancing experiences for clients, employees, and developers. Key initiatives include co-developing financial services infrastructure, accelerating cloud adoption, and improving service delivery. The partnership is expected to address complex regulatory challenges while fostering innovation and efficiency in financial operations.
Morgan Stanley announced the success of the Center for Urban Families (CFUF) team at the twelfth annual U.S. Strategy Challenge, its flagship pro bono program. The initiative involved Morgan Stanley employees collaborating with six nonprofits to tackle strategic challenges. CFUF won by proposing a social enterprise model for its fatherhood curriculum. This effort aligns with Morgan Stanley's core value of giving back and supports nonprofits facing increased demand amid challenging times.
Andy Saperstein, Co-President of Morgan Stanley, will address the Annual Morgan Stanley U.S. Financials, Payments & CRE Conference on June 14, 2021, at 8:45 a.m. (ET). James Gorman, CEO and Chairman, will speak later that day at 11:45 a.m. (ET).
The conference will be held virtually, and both live and on-demand versions of the webcast can be accessed via the Morgan Stanley website in the Investor Relations section. Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is a prominent global financial services firm.