Morgan Stanley Global Stock Plan Services Launches StockPlan Connect | Morgan Stanley (2024)

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Morgan Stanley announced today that its Global Stock Plan Services (GSPS) group recently launched a new online stock plan portal, StockPlan Connect, which will enable 1.5 million participants in over 150 countries to manage their equity compensation plans with ease.

StockPlan Connect or Shareworks is your virtual equity hub. It offers a streamlined experience for viewing, tracking, and managing your equity awards online. Morgan Stanley Access Direct is your companion brokerage account to Shareworks or StockPlanConnect.

If you have questions about opening your self-directed brokerage account, you can call the StockPlan Connect Customer Service Center at 800-367-4777 and a representative can also assist you with selling your shares.

WHAT IS AN ESPP? shares of your company's stock through payroll deductions, sometimes at a dis- counted price. Once you have enrolled in the plan, your company will collect your payroll contributions to purchase shares on a specific date. The shares are then deposited to an account at Morgan Stanley.

You cannot sell or transfer your re- stricted stock awards until they vest. Once an award vests, all restrictions are lifted and the stock is released to you to hold, sell or transfer.

Text Size. The “Stock Connect” link between China's mainland markets and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange relaxes restrictions that historically split the Chinese stock market between shares targeted at local investors and those available to international investors.

While the naming may indicate that they are similar companies, they are independent entities. J.P Morgan's grandson, Henry Morgan, founded Morgan Stanley in 1935. As such, Morgan Stanley is a standalone investment bank and does not currently have any relations with J.P. Morgan.

In June 2013, Computershare Limited completed the acquisition of the EMEA–based portion of Morgan Stanley's Global Stock Plan Services business.

Morgan Stanley, our parent company, offers wealth management, financial planning, investment advice, securities research, and market insights.

You may select from our comprehensive suite of managed account programs, which are designed for various levels of investment experience and sophistication, with asset minimums that start as low as $5,000.

How do I activate my Morgan Stanley at work stock plan account? ›

NOTE: You can activate your Morgan Stanley at Work stock plan account by using your company's single sign-on or clicking on the activation link sent to your company email address, if available.

An ESPP can be a surprisingly powerful benefit. If you have access to one, it's worth your time to research your plan and consider enrolling. ESPPs can potentially generate a return in 3 ways: with a discount, with a lookback provision, and through the performance of the underlying company stock.

E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley charges $0 commission for online US-listed stock, ETF, mutual fund, and options trades. Exclusions may apply and E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley reserves the right to charge variable commission rates.

Morgan Stanley can send your proceeds via overnight delivery, for a fee. You should receive the proceeds of your sale in the form of a check four days after your trade date (to account for a three- day “settlement” period that applies to all stock market transactions).

Morgan Stanley stock (symbol: MS) underwent a total of 2 stock splits. The most recent stock split occurred on January 27th, 2000. One MS share bought prior to January 15th, 1997 would equal to 4 MS shares today.

After the merger (1997–present) On February 5, 1997, the company merged with Dean Witter Discover & Co., the spun-off financial services business of Sears Roebuck.

Your portfolio in the Portfolio Management program is designed to help meet your specific financial needs and is managed on a fully discretionary basis by your Portfolio Manager. Leveraging the global resources of Morgan Stanley, your Portfolio Manager monitors the events that affect your financial objectives.