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Uncovering the Story of Morgan Stanley

Ivan Golden by Ivan Golden
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Table of Contents

  • Origins: 1935 – 1946
  • World War II: 1946 – 1960
  • Growth: 1960 – Present
  • Milestones & Achievements
    • IPO for China Construction Bank
    • Acquisition of Smith Barney
    • Venture Capital Investment in Uber (2013)
  • Recent History (2001-Today)
  • Conclusion

 

Morgan Stanley is one of the world’s largest financial service firms, providing investment banking, wealth management, and investment advice to clients around the globe.

Founded in 1935 by Henry S. Morgan and Harold Stanley, the company was originally known as Morgan Stanley & Co., and it quickly rose to become a powerhouse on Wall Street.

But how did it get to this point? Let’s take a look at the history of Morgan Stanley.

 

Henry Morgan and Harold Stanley in 1935. Photo by Morgan Stanley. Facebook.
Henry Morgan and Harold Stanley in 1935. Photo by Morgan Stanley. Facebook.

 

Origins: 1935 – 1946

Morgan Stanley & Co. was formed in 1935 when Henry S. Morgan and Harold Stanley joined forces to create a new investment banking firm.

Their first client was the leading international bank: The Bank of England. This initial deal marked the beginning of a long and successful partnership between the two firms.

In 1937, the company opened its offices in New York City, and by 1940 the firm had offices in numerous other cities around the globe.

 

War Bond sellers, Tyndall Field, Florida WWII. Photo by Richard. Wikimedia.
War Bond sellers, Tyndall Field, Florida WWII. Photo by Richard. Wikimedia.

 

World War II: 1946 – 1960

During World War II, Morgan Stanley & Co. played a crucial role in selling war bonds to help finance the Allied forces’ efforts.

They also developed innovative financial strategies to fund defence spending and reconstruction efforts.

After the war, the firm continued to expand its reach and influence in the world of finance. It became a public company in 1946 and was listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 1973.

 

Morgan Stanley and Lehman Brothers Buildings, Canary Wharf, London. Photo by Jim Linwood. Flickr.
Morgan Stanley and Lehman Brothers Buildings, Canary Wharf, London. Photo by Jim Linwood. Flickr.

 

Growth: 1960 – Present

In the 1960s, Morgan Stanley & Co. began to focus on global financial markets, particularly corporate mergers, and acquisitions. Over time, it became one of the top investment banks in the world with a strong presence in Europe, Asia and North America.

In 2009, the bank acquired Smith Barney from Citigroup for $13 billion, further increasing its market share in wealth management services.

Today, the company is still going strong with offices across five continents and over 60 countries around the world. It has become a leader in global investment banking and continues to grow as a financial services powerhouse.

 

Milestones & Achievements

From its humble beginnings as a small firm to its current status as a global financial giant, Morgan Stanley’s major milestones and achievements have been nothing short of remarkable. In 1986 the company had it’s first IPO. This lead to the opening of offices in major cities around the world.

In 1995 the firm entered the Chinese market through investments in China International Capital Corp.

Morgan Stanley Group, Inc., became the worlds largest securities firm in 1997 when they mergered with Dean Witter Discover & Co.

 

China Construction Bank, Hong Kong. Photo by J. Gustavo Góngora. Flickr.
China Construction Bank, Hong Kong. Photo by J. Gustavo Góngora. Flickr.

 

IPO for China Construction Bank

In 2005, Morgan Stanley was selected to lead the initial public offering (IPO) for China Construction Bank, the first IPO for a Chinese state-controlled bank.

This was an especially impressive achievement given that this IPO was not only the world’s largest at that time but also one of the most important IPOs ever offered in Asia.

By successfully executing this IPO, Morgan Stanley helped raise nearly $9 billion for China Construction Bank and established itself as a leader in Asian financial markets.

 

Smith Barney-Citigroup Building. Former Travellers HQ bought by Citigroup. Photo by Wally Gobetz. Flickr.
Smith Barney-Citigroup Building. Former Travellers HQ bought by Citigroup. Photo by Wally Gobetz. Flickr.

 

Acquisition of Smith Barney

In 2009, Morgan Stanley acquired Smith Barney—a division of Citigroup—for approximately $2.7 billion.

This acquisition made Morgan Stanley one of the largest retail brokerage firms in North America with 17 million customers and over $2 trillion in client assets under management.

This acquisition allowed Morgan Stanley to expand its presence in retail banking, wealth management, and other consumer services.

 

Uber HQ in San Francisco. Photo by Oliver Damian. Flickr.
Uber HQ in San Francisco. Photo by Oliver Damian. Flickr.

 

Venture Capital Investment in Uber (2013)

In 2013, the company invested $258 million in Uber Technologies Inc., which at that time had already become one of Silicon Valley’s hottest start-ups.

This venture capital investment gave Morgan Stanley a stake in Uber’s business which became worth billions of dollars when it went public six years later.

Through this smart investment, the company was able to capitalize on Uber’s meteoric rise and reap huge rewards down the line.

 

Morgan Stanley ticker, Times Square. Photo by JiahuiH. Flickr.
Morgan Stanley ticker, Times Square. Photo by JiahuiH. Flickr.

 

Recent History (2001-Today)

Morgan Stanley continued to grow throughout the 2000s despite some major setbacks due to poor investments during the global financial crisis of 2008-2009.

In 2009, it sold its Discover Card business to JPMorgan Chase for $2.7 billion to focus more on its core businesses of investment banking and wealth management.

The Smith Barney purchase from Citigroup Inc. was a move that made the companies step-up to now being one of the world’s largest wealth managers with over $1.18 trillion in assets under management.

 

Conclusion

The company has come a long way since its founding in the 1930s by Henry S. Morgan and Harold Stanley.

Today, it is one of the largest financial services firms in the world with a presence in more than 42 countries around the globe.

Its success has been built on decades of hard work and dedication to providing quality service to its clients—a commitment that continues today as it strives toward even greater heights of excellence.

As we look back at its storied history, there’s no doubt that Morgan Stanley will remain an influential force on Wall Street for many years to come.

 

Sources: THX News, Morgan Stanley & Wikipedia.

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Ivan Golden

Ivan Golden

Ivan Golden is a global citizen, having lived in locations across the US, Philippines and UK. His career has been marked by success - starting as a Tennis Pro before he turned his talents to bookselling and fine art dealing.

Married with six children, he's passionate about providing them opportunities for learning through his news, travel and education platform THX News; designed to restore faith in journalism via objective reporting, careful checking of facts, and real reporting.

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