For the sixth consecutive year, Morgan Stanley was named one of the best companies for Asian Pacific Americans to work for by Asian Enterprise magazine. The magazine recognizes small businesses and Fortune 500 companies for achievements in diversity, work-life and community outreach initiatives, focusing on programs for Asian Pacific Americans.

During May, Morgan Stanley and the Asian Employee Networking Group celebrated Asian Pacific Heritage Month. The month's events featured a seminar entitled "Beyond East and West: Leadership in the Globalizing World," presented by Vishakha N. Desai, President and CEO of the Asia Society.