Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a leading American multinational investment bank and financial services company founded in 1935, headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The firm operates across institutional securities, wealth management, and investment management divisions, serving corporations, governments, institutions, and individuals in over 42 countries with more than 60,000 employees globally. The firm's Australian operations are a significant hub for financial services in the Asia-Pacific region. Morgan Stanley is considered a systemically important financial institution by the Financial Stability Board, reflecting its scale and influence in global capital markets. It consistently ranks among the top investment banks worldwide for advisory, underwriting, and trading revenues.