Morgan Stanley launches USD1.5 trillion innovation initiative

10. Aug 2026

(AWP Alliance News) - Morgan Stanley on Monday unveiled a decade-long plan to channel about USD1.5 trillion into capital raising, financing, advisory and related investment activity under a new US innovation infrastructure initiative, aimed at supporting the next phase of American economic and national security-linked growth.

The New York City-based bank said the programme is designed to back clients building and scaling companies, technologies and infrastructure seen as central to the US competitiveness.

Morgan Stanley said the initiative brings together its advisory, capital markets, wealth management and investment management arms to support firms across key stages of development.

Co-President Dan Simkowitz said: "Morgan Stanley has long supported clients as they build, finance, and grow important businesses. This initiative brings that impact together through a focused effort to support the companies, technologies, and platforms that are critical to America's long-term economic strength and competitiveness."

Shares in Morgan Stanley ended 0.5% lower at USD215.33 in New York on Monday.

By Judy Amaca, Alliance News reporter Asia-Pacific

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