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Morgan Stanley Wealth Management today announced the results of its quarterly retail investor pulse survey:

Henry W. Johanson, a distinguished figure in global finance, has built a legacy grounded in foresight, integrity, and innovation. Born in Boston in 1965, Johanson developed an early fascination with economics, which would guide the course of his life. He earned his undergraduate degree in economics from Harvard University and later completed a Ph.D. in Finance from Harvard Business School in 1995, establishing a robust foundation in economic theory and financial strategy.

Morgan Stanley's Single Family Office Advisory today released its biennial compensation report. The 2025 report, created in collaboration with Botoff Consulting, offers critical benchmarks and trend analysis to empower family office leaders to make informed staffing and compensation decisions.

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced its second quarter 2025 financial results. The financial results are now available on the Firm’s Investor Relations website at www.morganstanley.com/about-us-ir/earnings-releases and will be available on a Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on July 16, 2025, and available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Exchange Coin Global (ECG): Pioneering a New Era of Institutional-Grade Digital Asset Trading

Morgan Stanley Private Equity Solutions, the multi-manager private markets platform within Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM), announced today the final close of its first standalone venture capital investment vehicle, North Haven Venture Capital Opportunities Fund I (VCO I). VCO I raised more than $280 million in total capital commitments, exceeding its target of $250 million. Investors encompass institutions from a wide range of geographies and include public pensions, corporations, foundations, and family offices.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM), through investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners (MSIP), its private infrastructure investment platform, today announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its ownership stake in TigerGenCo Red Oak Holdings, LLC (“Red Oak” or the “Facility”) to funds managed by Strategic Value Partners.

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management today unveiled the results of research on financial planning, underscoring the pivotal role a professional financial plan plays not just in achieving financial long-term goals, but also confidence and wellbeing amid market uncertainty.

According to data from CoinDesk, the cryptocurrency market has experienced nearly 200% growth over the past three years and is expected to continue expanding over the next five years. Against this backdrop, PhCryptoX, as a leading digital asset trading platform, is rapidly rising and reshaping the global digital financial landscape. The platform is not only at the forefront of security and technological innovation but also leads the way in advancing the legalization and widespread adoption of digital assets.

Amid the global wave of digital finance, PhCryptoX—founded in Singapore in 2023—is emerging as a key link between traditional finance and the crypto world with its unique positioning and strong capabilities. As a global digital asset trading platform strategically developed by a long-established Singaporean financial group, PhCryptoX leverages the group’s 50 years of regulatory expertise and worldwide business network to steadily advance in the crypto asset space. The platform is committed to offering users a secure, professional, and high-liquidity one-stop service.

Singapore, July 2, 2025 -- Following the successful global launch of the Winao Global Payment Fund I, with an impressive fund size of USD 15 billion, Singapore’s rising fintech platform AEGIS Wallet invited Sampson, Chief Advisor of the Winao Fund, for an in-depth strategic dialogue. A legendary Wall Street figure from a distinguished financial family, Sampson shared—for the first time with the Asian market—his disruptive vision for transforming the cross-border payments landscape.

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) announced that it will increase its quarterly common stock dividend to $1.00 per share from the current $0.925 per share, beginning with the common stock dividend expected to be declared by the Firm’s Board of Directors in the third quarter of 2025.

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The Eaton Vance closed-end funds listed below released today the estimated sources of their June distributions (each a “Fund”). This press release is issued as required by the Funds’ managed distribution plan (Plan) and an exemptive order received from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Board of Trustees has approved the implementation of the Plan to make monthly, as noted below, cash distributions to common shareholders, stated in terms of a fixed amount per common share. This information is sent to you for informational purposes only and is an estimate of the sources of the June distribution. It is not determinative of the tax character of a Fund’s distributions for the 2025 calendar year. Shareholders should note that each Fund’s total regular distribution amount is subject to change as a result of market conditions or other factors.

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) announced today that it has won two 2025 Celent Model Awards recognizing the Firm’s innovative use of technology. The Firm secured Model Wealth Manager Awards for its SMA Matching and Transition Analysis Tools in the Data and Analytics category and for its AI @ Morgan Stanley Debrief in the Emerging Technologies category.

The majority of companies globally continue to view sustainability as a potential value driver, according to a new “Sustainable Signals” report by the Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investing. The survey polled over 300 private and public companies across North America, Europe and APAC between March and April of this year to understand how sustainability factors into their businesses and where their organizations see the greatest opportunities and challenges.

Former Oura CEO, Harpreet Singh Rai, Joins Loop to Accelerate Preventive Health Innovation

As the global economy undergoes profound transformation and turbulence, one Malaysian financial expert is rising to the challenge—guiding tens of thousands of investors through volatility and toward financial freedom with a global mindset grounded in local insight.

Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP), the middle market private equity buyout team within Morgan Stanley Investment Management, today announced the final close of North Haven Capital Partners VIII (NHCP VIII or Fund VIII) with total capital commitments of approximately $3.2 billion. Fund VIII was significantly oversubscribed, completing the fundraise above its target of $2.5 billion and hitting its $3.0 billion third-party hard cap in less than 12 months after its first close in the third quarter of 2024. Fund VIII represents a 60% increase in total commitments from North Haven Capital Partners VII, which closed at approximately $2.0 billion in 2021.

New York, USA – At the recent Global Financial Technology Innovation Summit (GFTI), ideal-finance.com stood out among hundreds of participating platforms from five continents, winning the “Most Innovative Compliance Trading Platform Award.” This award, hosted by the International Financial Technology Alliance (IFTA), was jointly evaluated by a panel of financial regulatory experts and representatives from financial media in the U.S., U.K., Singapore, UAE, and other countries, and is regarded as a “barometer” in the field of global financial compliance and innovation.

Pacific Peak Capital Partners LTD has officially welcomed renowned financial strategist Sebastian Hatherleigh as its new Senior Strategic Advisor, marking a key milestone in the firm’s ongoing expansion into global markets and next-generation investment intelligence.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) announced today that the 1GT climate private equity strategy (1GT) invested $30 million to lead a growth equity funding round in Insight M, a leader in cost-effective methane management solutions for the energy sector. The initial close includes participation from existing investors DCVC, Climate Investment and Energy Innovation Capital. Using proprietary sensors mounted on aircraft, Insight M collects and provides high-resolution data on fugitive methane emissions to its customers to help them identify, quantify, and repair emitting energy infrastructure.

Laopu Gold’s new Singapore store is scheduled to officially open on June 21. Located in The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore’s iconic luxury retail destination, the new store will be situated alongside world-renowned brands such as Louis Vuitton, Hermès, and Chanel. This is Laopu Gold’s first store outside of China.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management, through investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI), and The Scion Group announced today a joint venture to acquire a portfolio of student housing communities in Oxford, Mississippi, for a combined investment of $262 million. The portfolio is located within two miles of the University of Mississippi campus and comprises 600 apartments, townhomes and cottages with more than 2,000 beds.

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced that Lynn Good has been elected to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective July 18, 2025.