Morgan Stanley Wealth Head Jed Finn Discusses the Firm's Three-Pronged AI Approach
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 3 days ago
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Source: Barron's
Morgan Stanley's AI Investment: Morgan Stanley is heavily investing in artificial intelligence, focusing on its wealth management sector.
Jed Finn's Presentation: The head of Morgan Stanley's wealth management unit, Jed Finn, discussed the company's AI strategy at a UBS-hosted conference.
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Current: 42.260
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37.61
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45.75
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60.17
Current: 42.260
Low
37.61
Averages
45.75
High
60.17
About UBS
UBS Group AG is a Switzerland-based holding company and conducts its operations through UBS AG and its subsidiaries. The company operates as a wealth manager with focused asset management and investment banking capabilities and a capital-light and cash-generative business model. The Company comprises four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, which provides tailored advice and solutions to its clients around the globe; Personal & Corporate Banking division provides comprehensive financial products and services to private, corporate and institutional clients in Switzerland; Asset Management division offers investment capabilities and styles across all traditional and alternative asset classes, as well as advisory support to institutions; Investment Bank provides investment advice, financial solutions and capital markets access to institutional, corporate and wealth management clients.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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