WikiSWOT
  • Home|
  • About Us|
  • How it Works|
  • Free SWOTs|
  • What's a SWOT?|
  • FAQ|
Banking >> Morgan Stanley SWOT Analysis:
Strengths
  • Leading leading underwriter of equity-related securities and other investment instruments
  • Extensive & diversified product portfolio
  • Strong credit ratings
  • Ability to leverage global operations

 
Weaknesses
  • Institutional securities division under performing
  • Weaker margins vs. key competitors like Goldman Sachs
  • High attrition in investment banking
  • Erosion of brand equity
Opportunities
  • Talent: Recently hired more than 50 brokers from Wall Street peers
  • Discover Financial Services spin-off
  • Growth prospects in the global investment
     banking
Threats
  • Government regulation
  • Exposure to subprime mortgage market
  • Consolidation in the financial services
     industry
  • Volatility of financial markets

History: Version 6 (Newest), Version 5, Version 4, Version 3, Version 2, Version 1 (Oldest)



Go back to the SWOT analysis index, or start a discussion about Morgan Stanley SWOT analysis by adding a comment below WikiSWOT Comments



James H. (http://twitter.com) April 23, 2009
what do you mean by erosion of brand quality?
Madhu Chellani April 23, 2009
Thanks!
 
Name
Email (not shared)
Website

Add comment