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We structure our business to create value for clients across Japanese markets.

Morgan Stanley Japan Holdings Co., Ltd.

A locally incorporated entity that holds controlling stakes in Morgan Stanley companies that conduct business in Japan, including the sales & trading, investment management and real estate businesses and other financial services. Morgan Stanley & Co. is the parent entity. - President & CEO: Alberto Tamura

Our Core Businesses in Japan

Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities Co., Ltd.

We offer products and services in Fixed Income, Institutional Equity Sales and Trading, Global Capital Markets, and Research for governments, corporations and other institutional investors.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (Japan)

We engage in discretionary, advisory business with public and private pension funds, as well as other institutions, as part of Morgan Stanley's global Investment Management Business.

Morgan Stanley Japan Group Co., Ltd.

Since 2005, we have operated a service company for Morgan Stanley entities in Japan that houses Human Resources, Corporate Services and various Technology functions.

Morgan Stanley Capital K.K.

We provide a non-discretionary investment advisory that provides real estate guidance and property asset management services.

Morgan Stanley Japan Holdings Co., Ltd.

The company is a locally incorporated entity that holds controlling stakes in Morgan Stanley companies in Japan, operating under the parent entity Morgan Stanley & Co.
Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities Co., Ltd.

The company offers products and services in Fixed Income and Institutional Equity Sales & Trading, Global Capital Markets, and Research for governments, corporations and other institutional investors.

Registration No.: Financial Instruments Business Operators, Kanto Local Finance Bureau (FIBO) No. 188

Type of Financial Instruments Business: Type I Financial Instruments Business, Type II Financial Instruments Business

Member of Japan Securities Dealers Association, The Financial Futures Association of Japan, Type II Financial Instruments Firms Association, The Commodity Futures Association of Japan, Japan Insurance Brokers Association  

Chairman: Masato Miyachi

President & CEO: Alberto Tamura

Directors: Ryuichiro Hanawa, Yuki Hasegawa, Shiro Honjo, Hideki Kakuma, Ken Merner, Natsue Nagato, Tsuyoshi Tsuyuzaki, Kaori Umezu

Statutory Auditor: Takao Inohana

Established April 16, 1984*
*Morgan Stanley International Ltd. (Tokyo Branch)

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Morgan Stanley Investment Management (Japan) Co., Ltd.

The company engages in discretionary, advisory business with public and private pension funds, as well as other institutions, as part of Morgan Stanley's global Investment Management Business.

Registration No.: Financial Instruments Business Operators, Kanto Local Finance Bureau (FIBO) No. 410

Type of Financial Instruments Business: Type I Financial Instruments Business, Type II Financial Instruments Business, Investment Advisory and Agency Business, Investment Management Business

Member of Japan Securities Dealers Association, The Investment Trusts Association, Japan, Japan Investment Advisers Association, Type II Financial Instruments Firms Association

Representative Director: Ryosaku Tochikura

Established February 10, 1987*
* Morgan Stanley Investment Advisory Co., Limited

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Morgan Stanley Capital K.K.

The company provides non-discretionary investment advisory that provides real estate guidance and property asset management services.

Registration No.: Financial Instruments Business Operators, Kanto Local Finance Bureau (FIBO) No. 1527

Type of Financial Instruments Business: Type II Financial Instruments Business, Investment Advisory and Agency Business

Member of Type II Financial Instruments Firms Association

Representative Director: Toru Bando

Established March 6, 1998*
* Kearny Global Investors K.K.
Morgan Stanley Capital Group Japan Co., Ltd.

Morgan Stanley Capital Group conducts a range of commodity‑related businesses, including physical power trading.

Registration No.: Retail Electricity Business Registration Number A0710

Member of Organization for Cross-regional Coordination of Transmission Operators and Japan Electric Power Exchange

Representative Director: Ken Merner
Morgan Stanley Japan Group Co., Ltd.

Since 2005, the company has operated as a service company for Morgan Stanley entities in Japan that houses Human Resources, Corporate Services and various Technology functions.

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