Morgan Stanley
When choosing a broker, most people opt for brokerage firms or discount brokers simply because, to them, it makes more sense practically. People tend to shy away from investment banks who also offer trading services because, in general, such services cost more money as opposed to acquiring the services of online brokers. Investment banks, however, offer a lot more features than your average broker. Morgan Stanley is one of those investment banks, and they are definitely worth looking into… especially if you value the broker’s quality of service. With its roots dating back to 1935, it is evident that at Morgan Stanley, you’re in good hands because you’ll be dealing with a vastly experienced group of professionals.
Accessibility:
Morgan Stanley’s headquarters is located in New York city. The company has over 54,000 employees working in more than 600 offices across the globe. Indeed, the company is very much accessible to both US and foreign citizens. In addition to their hotline where the company can be reached, Morgan Stanley also has a website, allowing clients to have access to the company’s services any time of day.
Services:
As mentioned above, Morgan Stanley is primarily an investment institution which also practices in trading activities. This basically means that compared to other brokers, Morgan Stanley has a lot more to offer their clients. A list of their services offered includes: Financial Planning, Estate Planning, Retirement Planning, College Planning, trading of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, various annuities, insurance, managed futures, credit lending services, as well as professional advice and guidance in planning by their many enlisted professionals. Morgan Stanley also offers investment banking services that are normally not part of a traditional broker’s scope. In addition, clients of Morgan Stanley are provided with research materials that will enable them to make informed decisions regarding a particular strategic move.
Achievements:*
For the purpose of this site, the only achievements listed below are those that Morgan Stanley garnered as a broker.
March 2005 – Euromoney
#1 Equity Technology – 5th Year in a Row
#1 Program Trading
#1 Direct Market Access
#1 Algorithmic Trading
Euromoney’s editors cited “Morgan Stanley’s preeminent position among equity investors as a supplier of trading products.”
Commended for derivatives platform, electronic prime brokerage platform and electronic equity derivatives platform
October 2005 – International Securities Finance
#1 Borrower – 5th Year in a Row
#1 Borrower, Americas, Europe and Asia
#1 Innovation and Product Knowledge
#1 Global Coverage and Coordination
#1 Connectivity, Automation and Operations
October 2005 – Alpha Magazine
#1 Global Prime Broker
#1 Prime Broker among Alpha Hedge Fund 100 (top 100 hedge funds)
#1 Client Service, Securities Lending, Capital Introduction, Business Consulting, Reporting and Technology
December 2005 – International Financing Review
#1 Global Equity House
February 2006 – Risk Magazine
#1 Credit Derivatives House
“Morgan Stanley is one bank that has earned praise from its clients when it comes to derivative back office issues. Its unique credit derivative prime brokerage platform has been called outstanding by its hedge fund clients.”
Spring 2006 – Global Custodian Magazine
#1 Global Prime Broker
#1 Prime Broker Servicing Multi-Strategy Funds
#1 Client Service, Securities Lending, Capital Introduction, Consulting, Reporting, Technology and Operations
Top Rated in North America, Europe, Japan, Asia ex-Japan, Single and Multi Strategy
87 out of 90 Best in Class Awards for Excellence in Servicing
April 2006 – Asian Investor Magazine
#1 Asian Prime Broker
August 2006 – Albourne Awards
#1 Prime Broker
#1 Stock Loan
#1 Cash Equity Execution
September 2006 – International Securities Finance
#1 Borrower – 6th Year in a Row
#1 Market Knowledge
#1 Consistent High Balance
#1 Breadth of Balance
#1 Americas, Europe & Asia
#1 Risk Management
#1 Operations
#1 Connectivity and Automation
#1 Innovation and Product Knowledge
#1 Market Development
#1 Global Coverage and Co-ordination
October 2006 – Alpha Awards
#1 Top Global Prime Broker
#1 Client Service
#1 Capital Introductions
#1 Business Consulting
#1 Financing
*Source: www.morganstanley.com
Additional Information:
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