Rayford Wilkins, Jr. Director | Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley has achieved a significant milestone by securing the top position in Extel's Asia Research Team annual rankings for the eleventh consecutive year. This feat underscores the firm's commitment to delivering high-quality research and thought leadership to its clients.
The Extel 2025 Asia Research survey evaluates sell-side analysts throughout Asia, excluding Japan. It considers the views of 3,653 buy-side investment professionals across 365 institutions. Morgan Stanley, by ranking in all 35 available categories, shares this accomplishment with three other firms. The firm topped the 'Weighted Leaders Table' by positioning 14 teams at #1 and 30 teams among the top three.
The firm has consistently shown strong performance in core categories over several years. Key highlights include:
- Securing the #1 position in Equity Strategy for eight years
- Maintaining the #1 spot in Economics for five years
- Leading in Telecommunications for eleven years
- Ranking first in Internet for five years
- Holding the #1 rank in China Research for five years
- Leading in Technology Hardware and Technology IT Services & Software for three consecutive years, exhibiting leadership in tech and AI research
Morgan Stanley also topped the Quantitative, ESG, and Thematic Research categories this year, highlighting the adaptability of its research teams to evolving investment strategies.
Magdalena Stoklosa, Director of Pan Asia Research at Morgan Stanley, expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating, "It's an honor to be recognized once again by Extel. We extend our thanks to our clients for their enduring support and to our team for their dedication in furthering their preeminent service." She emphasized the firm's focus on thought leadership in key global themes and its support for its analysts worldwide.
Ms. Stoklosa added, "Our Research teams emphasize a collaborative culture, and we focus on supporting and empowering our analysts worldwide to deliver differentiated and commercial product by drawing upon our collective expertise across the Integrated Firm."
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Morgan Stanley is a global financial services firm headquartered in New York. The firm operates in 42 countries and offers a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management, and investment management services.