Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced the official opening of its new Southeast Asia headquarters in Singapore. The office, located in a new A-grade building at IOI Central Boulevard Towers in downtown Singapore, was officially opened by the Firm’s Chief Executive Officer, Ted Pick, Morgan Stanley Asia CEO, Gokul Laroia, and Deputy Managing Director (Markets and Development) of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, Leong Sing Chiong.
The new office, totaling 107,000 square feet across five floors, will serve as a regional hub for Morgan Stanley's Southeast Asia operations. The cutting-edge facilities and advanced technology infrastructure of the new building will enable Morgan Stanley to deliver best-in-class services and solutions to its clients.
“We are excited to open our new Southeast Asia headquarters, an investment that reflects our commitment to Singapore and the wider region where we see significant long-term growth opportunities,” said Ted Pick, Chief Executive Officer, Morgan Stanley. “The new headquarters will play a pivotal role in Morgan Stanley’s growth strategy in Southeast Asia, allowing us to strengthen our presence and better serve clients.”
David Aronovitch, CEO, Southeast Asia, Morgan Stanley, said, “The inauguration of our new Southeast Asia headquarters in Singapore represents a significant milestone for Morgan Stanley. The new office provides an enhanced client experience and a world-class work environment for employees that will further drive collaboration and productivity.”
In line with Morgan Stanley’s broader sustainability aims, the building has been designed and constructed to achieve the BCA Green Mark Platinum certification and the BCA Universal Design Gold Mark accessibility/inclusive design certification. Morgan Stanley’s fit-out achieves LEED Gold and Fitwell 1-Star certification. Sustainability measures include a low energy lighting system, real time IAQ monitoring, low water use fittings, high efficiency equipment and an advanced building management system.
Morgan Stanley has had a presence in Singapore since 1990. The city-state serves as the Firm’s Southeast Asia headquarters with offices also in Jakarta, Indonesia; Bangkok Thailand; and Manila, the Philippines. The Firm’s Singapore office provides investment banking, equity and fixed income research, securities trading, derivatives, commodities, private wealth management and investment management services. Singapore is also the venue of the Firm’s annual franchise client event, the Morgan Stanley Asia Pacific Summit.
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