Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) confirmed today that it received no objection from the Federal Reserve Board to its 2012 capital plan, including the potential cash acquisition of an additional 14 percent of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and ongoing payment of current common and preferred dividends.

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