Morgan Stanley has achieved notable recognition by securing the top position in Extel's Asia Research Team annual rankings for the 11th consecutive year. This achievement solidifies Morgan Stanley's ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality research and thought leadership, as remarked in their announcement on April 24, 2025. Extel's survey, covering Asia excluding Japan, reflects insights from 3,653 buy-side professionals across 365 institutions.
The firm's Asia Research led the Firm Leaders Table, tying with three other firms by ranking in all 35 categories. Impressively, 14 of its teams secured the #1 rank, and 30 teams featured in the top 3, placing Morgan Stanley as the sole leader in the Weighted Leaders Table.
Morgan Stanley's consistent performance in significant categories over the years is evident. The firm has topped the Equity Strategy category for eight continuous years, held the #1 spot in Economics and Internet for five straight years, and led Telecommunications for 11 years. Their innovative edge in Technology Hardware and IT services has maintained a #1 ranking for three years, underscoring leadership in AI research.
Additionally, the recognition in Quantitative, ESG, and Thematic Research emphasizes Morgan Stanley's adaptability to current investment strategies. Magdalena Stoklosa, the Director of Pan Asia Research at Morgan Stanley, expressed gratitude for client support and highlighted the team's focus on combining rigorous analysis with actionable insights to assist clients in generating alpha.
Stoklosa emphasized the importance of a collaborative culture within Morgan Stanley's research teams, dedicated to delivering unique and commercial products by leveraging collective expertise. The firm’s diverse research products, like Blue Papers and Insights, provide clients with an array of content, spanning from comprehensive deep-dives to brief actionable reports.
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